Explore Akara in Nigeria
Akara in the region of Rivers is a town in Nigeria - some 282 mi or ( 454 km ) South of Abuja , the country's capital city .
Current time in Akara is now 08:01 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lagos " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Douala, Malabo, Umuahia, Uduogba, and Port Harcourt. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Douala . Where to go and what to see in Akara ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Ahoada
Ahoada (correctly spelt Ehuda) is an Ekpeye people city in and an administrative subdivision of Rivers State, Nigeria, located northwest of Port Harcourt. The Ahoada region is divided into two Local Government Areas: Ahoada East, with its seat in Ahoada, and Ahoada West, with its seat in Akinima. The Ekpeye (an Igbo group) are the indigenous people of Ahoada where the Ekpeye dialect is spoken.
Located at 5.08 6.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Eleme, Nigeria
Eleme Local Government Area is an administrative subdivision of Rivers State, Nigeria, located east of Port Harcourt. It covers an area of 138 km and at the 2006 Census had a population of 190,884. Its capital was changed from Nchia to Ogale by the legislative council during the Chairmanship of Honourable Olaka Nwogu now of the National Assembly. The administrative offices have always being located in Ogale, believed to be the first town of Eleme.
Located at 5.08 6.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Abua
Abua is a Kingdom in Rivers State, Nigeria. It is located 10 miles from Port Harcourt.
Located at 4.96 6.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Forcados River
The Forcados River is a channel in the Niger Delta, in southern Nigeria. It flows for approximately 198 km and meets the sea at the Bight of Benin in Delta State. It is an important channel for small ships. The Forcados River splits from the Niger River at the same point as the Nun River. People have been fishing on this river for years and then came to a dock on the Niger River to sell/store and use for personal consumption.
Located at 5.31 6.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Nun River
The Nun River is a river in Nigeria. The Nun is formed when the Niger River splits in two, forming the Nun and Forcados rivers. The Nun River is immortalised in the poetry of Gabriel Okara. His poem "The Call of the River Nun" is a nostalgic ode to the river that passes through his home. (Nun River may also be an alternative name for the Nen River in Manchuria.)
Located at 5.31 6.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
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