Abeokuta - Wikipedia
WEBContents. Abeokuta. Abeokuta is the capital city of Ogun State in southwest Nigeria. It is situated on the east bank of the Ogun River, near a group of rocky outcrops in a wooded savanna; [2] [3] 77 kilometres (48 mi) north of Lagos by …
Abeokuta | Nigeria, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAbeokuta, town, capital of Ogun state, southwestern Nigeria. It is situated on the east bank of the Ogun River. Abeokuta (‘Refuge Among Rocks’) was founded about 1830 by Sodeke (Shodeke), a hunter and leader of the Egba refugees who fled from the disintegrating Oyo empire. Learn more about Abeokuta here.
11 Top Things To See And Do In Abeokuta - Culture Trip
WEBSep 13, 2017 · From art and book festivals to traditional masquerades museums and shrines these are the top things to see and do when visiting Abeokuta Nigeria. Culture Trip Spring Sale: Save up to $1,100 on our unique small-group trips!
The history of Abeokuta | Britannica
WEBAbeokuta, City (pop., 2002 est.: 529,700), southwestern Nigeria. Located about 50 mi (80 km) north of Lagos, Abeokuta was established c. 1830 as a refuge from intertribal wars. It was the chief town of the Egba, who long maintained a working relationship with the British; not until 1914 was it incorporated into British Nigeria.
Abeokuta – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBAbeokuta is the state capital of Ogun State in South West Nigeria. The city was home to about 450,000 people in 2006, and the metro area to over 1.1 million. Some ruins remain of the 30-km wall that used to surround the city.
Top 20 Places to See in Abeokuta, Nigeria | Gems.Travel
WEBAbeokuta, Nigeria is a vibrant city with a rich cultural and historical heritage. Located in the Ogun State of southwestern Nigeria, Abeokuta is the largest city in the state and the capital of Ogun. It is also known as the ‘Rock City’ due to its landscape of rocky outcrops.
THE 5 BEST Things to Do in Abeokuta - Tripadvisor
WEBMar 23, 2022 · Things to Do in Abeokuta, Nigeria: See Tripadvisor's 718 traveler reviews and photos of Abeokuta tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Abeokuta. Visit top …
ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA | PLACES TO VISIT IN ABEOKUTA - YouTube
WEB© 2024 Google LLC. Abeokuta Nigeria is one of the fastest growing cities in Nigeria. I visited the longest pedestrian bridge in sub-saharan Africa, the MKO Abiola international...
Abeokuta | Global Future Cities Programme
WEBOverview. Abeokuta is the largest urban centre and capital of Ogun State, located in the South West Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria. Ogun State lies to the north of Lagos State, to the west of Ondo State, and to the south of Oyo State and Osun State. Abeokuta is built in the centre of the Lagos-Ibadan extended urban region or conurbation, and ...
Go to Abeokuta for peace and a piece of history
WEBMar 18, 2022 · The Abeokuta Paradise Nature Park is a laid-back place where visitors can camp out and enjoy the clean and fresh night breeze from the hills in the north. It is a gem of nature shrouded in history, heritage, and tranquillity. lifestyle@gleanerjm.com
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