Why visit Nsukka
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 2 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include University of Nigeria.
Weather in Nsukka
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About Nsukka
Nsukka is a city and a Local Government Area in Enugu State, Nigeria. Nsukka shares a common border with Edem, Opi (archaeological site), Ede-Oballa, and Obimo.
From the Wikipedia article Nsukka (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Nsukka on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do2
University of Nigeria
School · 1.8 km
Federal university in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Akanu-Ibiam Stadium UNN
Sports field and stadium · 1.3 km
This is the official football pitch forthe University of Nigeria Nsukka residents(lecturers and students)
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay1
History
Nsukka is made up of Nkpunano, Nru, and Ihe'n Owerre. There is a trend of referring to all the towns under Enugu North Senatorial Zone as Nsukka. This trend could be as a result of Nsukka housing the headquarters of the now defunct Nsukka province under colonial rule.
According to oral history, a man named Asadu Ideke Arụmọna gave birth to three sons namely:
The three sons settled at their respective territories and formed their respective communities. So, the three of them are sons of Asadu Ideke Arụmọna and are called after their father, Asadu Ideke Arụmọna. So, if you're referring to Nsukka Asadu Ideke Arụmọna, you're referring to that particular son of Asadu Ideke Arụmọna named Nsukka. Nsukka gave birth to three sons subsequently namely:
These three sons gave birth to other sons that make up the numerous villages within Nsukka town. So, when you say Nsukka Asadu Ideke Arụmọna, automatically you are referring to a person from either Nkpụ́nanọ́,Nru Nsukka and/or Ihe_N_Owerre.
From the History section of Nsukka on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
JESUS House International Prevailing Word Ministry
Place of worship · 1.1 km
Ugwuawara Beside Motherless Babies Home Onuiyi
The LORD"s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement
Place of worship · 1.0 km
Ugwuawara Onuiyi
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare2
Map of Nsukka
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Getting there and nearby towns
Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 46 km away.
- Opi 9 km southeast, about 9 min by car
- Enugu-Ezike 15 km northeast, about 15 min by car
- Aku 19 km southwest, about 19 min by car
- Ete 27 km north, about 27 min by car
- Obolo-Eke (1) 26 km east, about 26 min by car
- Adoru 29 km northwest, about 29 min by car
- Ikem 36 km east, about 36 min by car
- Otukpa 40 km northeast, about 40 min by car
- Eha Amufu 46 km southeast, about 46 min by car
- Enugu 48 km south, about 48 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
- Ariel view of Nsukka from the mountains, Damianp001, CC BY-SA 4.0
- University Gate, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, Favouridowu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- UNN Fountain, Kelvin Jewel, CC BY-SA 4.0
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