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Akwanga

LGA and town in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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Overview

Akwanga is a city and local government area in Nasarawa State of North Central Nigeria. It is home to the second indigenous private polytechnic in Northern Nigeria.

Sights and activities

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Farin Ruwa Falls
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Farin Ruwa falls is one of the highest falls in Africa (about 150 metres).
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Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat4 places

mama udoka food restaurant
Hours
9:00am to 10:00pm
Address
Egon-Ubba Road, Akwanga 960101
Mbupet restaurant
Hours
8:00am to 10:00pm
Address
Mukurdi-jos road, Akwanga 960101
New haske kitchen
Hours
open.closed 7:00am
Address
Wamba Rd
B and H Restaurant
Address
Akwanga- Gwantu Rd
Phone
+234 8160073699

Drink3 places

Griyawaye Shop
Address
Akwanga-Gwantu Rd
Directions
Mahon Palm Garden & Suites
Phone
+234 703 635 3643
Dear klass bar
Hours
Open 7:00am
Address
Makurdi-Jos Rd
White House Bar, Angwan Kpandom Akwanga
Hours
open.closed 12:30am
Address
Francis St

Sleep4 places

New Akwanga Express Hotel
Address
90 Wamba Road
Kini Country Guest Inn₦16,500
Price
₦16,500
Address
Jos Road, P.O Box 26, Akwanga
Phone
+234 8068133568
Jinji Hotels Nigeria Limited
Address
Jos Rd
Kur Su Hotel
Address
Reverend Wayas St
Phone
+234 8064073045

Shop1 place

Akwanga Modern Market
Address
Lafia Rd

Getting there and around

Getting there

There are several ways to get to Akwanga, depending on where you are coming from. Here are some common methods of transportation:

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Getting around

By motorcycle
There are motorcycles available, popularly called Okada or Bike that can take you to your destination faster.

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Airports and nearby hotels

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Yakubu Gowon Airport

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UnderstandThe languages spoken in and around Akwanga is dominantly the indigenous Mada and other Plateau language groups are Koro, Hyamic, Ndunic, Alumic, Ninzic, Eggonic, and Jilic.

Get inThere are several ways to get to Akwanga, depending on where you are coming from. Here are some common methods of transportation:

Get aroundIn Akwanga, one of the most popular modes of transportation are tricycles. These tricycles are also referred to as "Keke". They may not be fast but they are affordable and also convenient.

DoThere are prominent festivals held in Akwanga LGA;

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Akwanga" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Summary from the Wikipedia article "Akwanga", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia
Photo: Abeltrust, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Akwanga" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0

Summary from the Wikipedia article "Akwanga", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia

Photo: Abeltrust, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Overview

Sights and activities

Farin Ruwa Falls

Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat4 places

Drink3 places

Sleep4 places

Shop1 place

Getting there and around

Getting there

Getting around

Airports and nearby hotels

Yakubu Gowon Airport

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Sources and licences

Overview

Sights and activities

Farin Ruwa Falls

Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat4 places

Drink3 places

Sleep4 places

Shop1 place

Getting there and around

Getting there

Getting around

Airports and nearby hotels

Yakubu Gowon Airport

Full travel guide

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