Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Port Harcourt is a regional capital of 2,120,000 people in Rivers State, Nigeria, founded in 1912.
Why visit Port Harcourt
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 34 places to eat, 35 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Rumuola, Port Harcourt Nigeria, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Isaac Boro Park and Port Harcourt Zoo.
Weather in Port Harcourt
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About Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt (Nigerian Pidgin: Po-ta-kot or Pi-ta-kwa, is a port city, capital and largest city of Rivers State in Nigeria. It is the fourth most populous city in Nigeria after Lagos, Kano and Ibadan. It lies along the Bonny River and is located in the oil rich Niger Delta region. As of 2025, Port Harcourt's urban population is approximately 3,800,000.
From the Wikipedia article Port Harcourt (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Port Harcourt on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do7
Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Rumuola, Port Harcourt Nigeria
School · 4.8 km
Rivers State Government Owned Polytechnic in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
School · 9.6 km
University in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
PAMO University of Medical Sciences
School · 13.5 km
Nigerian private university
Port Harcourt Tourist Beach
Beach · 2.0 km
Tourist center in Port harcourt
Rivers State University of Science and Technology
School · 4.3 km
Public higher-education institution in Nigeria
Museums and landmarks4
epirikom royal highness palace
Monument and historic site · 6.7 km
Olocated at no.328 ikwerre road. this is the palace of HRH King Amehule Barry Opara Owabie
Palace of His Royal Highness
Monument and historic site · 6.8 km
Trans Amadi Road
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Port Harcourt Zoo
Park · 5.3 km
Nigerian Recreational and Tourist Centre
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Port Harcourt Pleasure Park
Park · 6.1 km
Park in Nigeria located at Port Harcourt
Sharks Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.6 km
1 Ilorin Street, Port Harcourt
Yakubu Gowon Stadium (formerly Liberation Stadium)
Sports field and stadium · 5.4 km
Restaurants and cafes34
Somitel Hotel & Resorts Limited
Restaurant · Regional · 3.8 km
2 Somitel Close, Port Harcourt
22 more on the map.
History
Port Harcourt was founded in 1912 by Frederick Lugard, governor of both the Northern Nigeria Protectorate and the Southern Nigeria Protectorate. Its purpose was to export the coal that geologist Albert Ernest Kitson had discovered in Enugu in 1909. The colonial government caused the people of Diobu to cede their land, and in 1912 the building of a port-town was started. Other villages that were later absorbed into the city included Oroworukwo, Oromeruezimgbu, Nkpogu, and Rumuomasi; In the creeks to the south of the original port were the fishing camps and grounds of the Rebisi-ikwerre People-Ikwerre group.
From the History section of Port Harcourt on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay35
Frankfurt Hotel & Suites Apartment
Motel and hotel · 14.3 km
1 Gentle Street Omuokiri Aluu, Ikwere L.G.A
Claridon Hotel and Suites
Motel and hotel · 7.2 km
Port Harcourt - Aba Expressway
Churches and places of worship108
Christ the Lamb International Church -Arena of Praise
Place of worship · 12.9 km
Arena of Praise Close,Off Okemini Mkt by Rumuagholu-SAS Road Rumuagholu
Abudant Life Evangelical Mission
Church · Pentecostal · 7.3 km
Rumuigbo/Psycriatic Road
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging37
Schools, colleges and libraries60
New Heritage Crest International School
School · 12.2 km
East west road off Obirikwere Port Harcourt
Sharon Stars International School
School · 12.2 km
8 Deeper Life Close off Sars Link Road, Rumuahgholu
Bright Hope Standard College
School · 14.4 km
29 Oramma Road Egbelu opp okro mkt Iriebe ,Oyigbo
Dinny Green international School
School · 10.2 km
4 webilor Street, power Encounter Estate
All Nations for Christ Bible Institute
School · 6.7 km
Church of God Mission Road
Healthcare38
Map of Port Harcourt
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Getting there and nearby towns
Nigerian Air Force Port Harcourt (PHG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 km away.
- Okrika 9 km southeast, about 9 min by car
- Buguma 17 km west, about 17 min by car
- Obonoma 26 km west, about 26 min by car
- Degema Hulk 29 km west, about 29 min by car
- Bonny 40 km southeast, about 40 min by car
- Bori 41 km east, about 41 min by car
- Elele 42 km northwest, about 42 min by car
- Aba 54 km northeast, about 54 min by car
- Ahoada 53 km northwest, about 53 min by car
- Ogbia 78 km west, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
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- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
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- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Port Harcourt Town, Port Harcourt, Nigeria - panoramio (3), stone wu, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Port Harcourt Town, Port Harcourt, Nigeria - panoramio (2), stone wu, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Port Harcourt Town, Port Harcourt, Nigeria - panoramio (1), stone wu, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Abundance of vintage cars in Port Harcourt leaves one in total nostalgia, Amisopius19, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A young boy hawking mangos in Port Harcourt, Wejike7, CC0
- A young boy hawking mangos in Port Harcourt 1, Wejike7, CC0
- Main Gate, Ignatius Ajuru UOE, Nellydieli, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Isaac Boro Park, Portharcourt, Rivers state3, MediaMOF, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Faculty of Sciences, Rivers State University, Michaelgodstimeake, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monument at Isaac Adaka Boro park 2, Bomaexpress, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Port Harcourt Pleasure Park, Degini2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 3D view of Corpus Christi Cathedral Catholic Church, Skill Scholar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Point Block- view showing entrance and more of the west wing, Brownshots, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Point Block- view showing entrance pool, Brownshots, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Point Block- view showing the entrance and entire building section, Brownshots, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rear view of Point block showing the core and and two wings, Brownshots, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Point Block- view showing pool and entrance watch, Brownshots, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Point Block- view showing building with surronding layout context, Brownshots, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Point Block- view showing volumetric geometric abstraction in building form, Brownshots, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Point Block- view showing building texture and slight degredation, Brownshots, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A Green Environment, Goodymeraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- General Post Office Port-Harcout, Rivers State, Teshaisha, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikilovesafrica001, Ibukunjimi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The umbrella show (8020627013), dotun55, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Stream of colours (6865729598), dotun55, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Isaac Boro Garden Park 03, Hadassah Photostorie group, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sculpture in Isaac Boro Garden Park 02, Hadassah Photostorie group, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Isaac Boro Garden Park 02, Hadassah Photostorie group, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main entrance of the Rivers State Fire Service Headquarters, Simon ojelabi, CC0
- Fire engines parked at the Rivers State Fire Service Headquarters, Simon ojelabi, CC0
- Ambulance at the Rivers State Fire Service Headquarters be, Simon ojelabi, CC0
- Blog molded with machine, Wejike7, CC0
- Brother and Sister Hawking Mango, Wejike7, CC0
- Customers buying poff poff 3, Wejike7, CC0
- Brother and Sister Hawking Mango 2, Wejike7, CC0
- Customers buying poff poff 1, Wejike7, CC0
- Brother and Sister Hawking Mango 1, Wejike7, CC0
- Poff poff 2, Wejike7, CC0
- Exterior of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) building, Simon ojelabi, CC0
- The power of Boli, yam and fish!, Alagbakomi, CC BY-SA 4.0
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