Owerri
Owerri, the capital of Nigeria's Imo State and the largest city in Igboland's heartland, has built a reputation as one of West Africa's liveliest cities after dark, with a dense spread of hotels, casinos, and leisure parks earning it the nickname "the Las Vegas of Africa." The Otamiri River borders the city to the east and the Nworie River to the south. Several major universities are based here, including the Federal University of Technology Owerri and Imo State University.
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- Population545,000
- Nearest water from center 2.9 km1.8 mi
Nearest airports
Owerri: quick answers
Where is Owerri?
Owerri is in Nigeria, about 79 km49 miles in a straight line from Port Harcourt.
How do you get to Owerri?
The nearest airport is Owerri (QOW), about 49 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Owerri?
The warmest month is February, averaging 28°C82°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 24°C76°F. The wettest month is September, with about 324 mm12.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Owerri?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Owerri?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Aba.