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Bowen Destination Guide

Delve into Bowen in Nigeria

Bowen in the region of Sokoto is a city in Nigeria - some 321 mi or ( 516 km ) North-West of Abuja , the country's capital .

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Current time in Bowen is now 09:58 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lagos " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Umura, Sokoto, Rugar Yantu, Rugar Jatau, and Minna. While being here, make sure to check out Umura . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Bowen ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Surame

The ancient city of Surame is a Nigerian national monument located in the Sokoto State of northwestern Nigeria. It was created in the 16th Century by Muhammadu Kanta Sarkin Kebbi, who controlled an empire in the region. The town was abandoned in about 1700 when the capital moved to Birnin Kebbi.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 13.09 4.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Tags: Cultural Sites on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, Nigerian culture, Tentative World Heritage Sites in Nigeria

Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport

Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport or Sultan Saddik Abubakar Airport is an airport serving Sokoto, a city in the Sokoto State of Nigeria.

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Located at 12.92 5.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: Airports in Nigeria, Sokoto, Sokoto State

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