Discover Konko in Nigeria
Konko in the region of Rivers is a place located in Nigeria - some 292 mi or ( 470 km ) South of Abuja , the country's capital .
Local time in Konko is now 06:04 PM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lagos " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Douala, Malabo, Rumuoqonoma, Rumu-Okoro-Odomey, and Rumuofa. When in this area, you might want to check out Douala . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Konko ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Oyigbo
Oyigbo is a town and Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. It is a satellite of Port Harcourt, lying a few kilometers to the northeast of the city. Sir Precious Oforji was elected Chairman of the Oyigbo LGA in 2008. Sunday Elechi Oforji was Chief in Oyigbo until his death in July 2009. Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) operates an oil well in the LGA. The Oyigbo people are of Igbo extraction.
Located at 4.88 7.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Otamiri River
The Otamiri River is one of the main rivers in Imo State, Nigeria. The river takes its name from Ota Miri, a deity who owns all the waters that are called by his name, and who is often the dominating god of Mbari houses. The river runs south from Egbu past Owerri and through Nekede, Ihiagwa, Eziobodo, Olokwu Umuisi, Mgbirichi and Umuagwo to Ozuzu in Etche, in the Rivers State, from where it flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
Located at 4.90 7.14 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Okrika
Okrika is a port town in Rivers State, Nigeria, capital of the Local Government Area of the same name. The town is situated on a small island just south of Port Harcourt, making it a suburb of the much larger city. The average elevation of Okrika is 452 metres. It lies on the north of the Bonny River and on Okrika Island, 35 miles (56 km) upstream from the Bight of Biafra. The town can be reached by vessels of a draft of 29 feet (9 metres) or less.
Located at 4.74 7.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Liberation Stadium
Liberation Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in the Elekahia area of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Dolphins F.C.. The stadium has a capacity of 25,000 people. (see www. worldstadiums. com)
Located at 4.82 7.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Port Harcourt NAF Base
Port Harcourt NAF Base is located in Port Harcourt, a city in the Rivers State of Nigeria. It is a base owned by the Nigerian Air Force. It gained popularity as a commercial destination due to the closure of Port Harcourt International Airport. After that airport reopened, most airlines abandoned the base. However, it still has some destinations since the airport is closer to the center than the main airport.
Located at 4.84 7.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
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