Asaba, Nigeria
Asaba is a regional capital of 73,374 people in Delta, Nigeria, founded in 1884.
Why visit Asaba
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 6 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba and River Niger Bridge.
Weather in Asaba
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About Asaba
Asaba (Igbo: Ahaba) is the capital of Delta State, Nigeria. A rapidly growing urban area, it is located on the western bank of the Niger River and serves as the seat of the Oshimili South Local Government Area and Delta State Capital Territory. Asaba had a population of 149,603 as at the 2006 census, and a fast growing metropolitan population today of over half a million people.
From the Wikipedia article Asaba (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Asaba on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do5
Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba
School · 6.8 km
Public university in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
River Niger Bridge
Bridge · 7.7 km
Bridge in Nigeria over the Niger River
Second Niger bridge
Bridge · 9.1 km
Nigerian bridge across Niger river
Museums and landmarks5
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes6
1st Empire
Bar and pub · Chicken, Spirits, Beers, Cocktails, Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Vip Bottle Service · 1.4 km
14b DBS Road, Asaba
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
GUSTAVO BEACH HOUSE
Bar and pub · 5.4 km
11 Ifeanyichukwu Nwagbo Street, Asaba
24/7
History
Originally, Asaba consisted of nine quarters but due to internal strife, wars with other communities and slave trade that followed, these quarters were reduced to only 5.
The city of Asaba was once the colonial capital of the Southern Nigeria Protectorate. It was founded in 1884. Between 1886 and 1900, it hosted the Royal Niger Company, which the British authorities set up to stimulate trade and the exportation of goods to England.
Owing to Asaba's influential history and geography, and current strategic political and economic influence in Nigeria, Asaba is generally known as the regional capital of the Anioma area and its peoples. The clamor for creation of Anioma state has been going on for decades. Today, the Asaba area is an ancestral homeland for ahaba people.
From the History section of Asaba on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Arab Signature Hotel and suites
Motel and hotel · 8.7 km
No 6 Ifinta Abata Nsugbe, Nsugbe
Churches and places of worship5
Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha
Church · 6.4 km
Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity
Church · Catholic · 6.5 km
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging26
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare2
Map of Asaba
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Getting there and nearby towns
Asaba International Airport (ABB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 km away.
- Onitsha 8 km southeast, about 8 min by car
- Nkpor 12 km southeast, about 12 min by car
- Atani 21 km south, about 21 min by car
- Ogwashi-Uku 23 km west, about 23 min by car
- Nnewi 29 km southeast, about 29 min by car
- Ozubulu 30 km southeast, about 30 min by car
- Enugu-Ukwu 30 km east, about 30 min by car
- Udi 77 km east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Owerri 86 km southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Enugu 89 km east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Summit road, Asaba, Remi one, Public domain
- Bridge over the Niger into Onitsha, Shiraz Chakera, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Second Niger Bridge, Brain7days, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha, Onyinyeonuoha, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cathedral Basilica Onitsha, MikeJanetta, CC BY 4.0
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