Beach near Abuja, Nigeria

Abuja Travel Guide

Nigeria

Abuja is Nigeria’s inland capital, with a population of 3,839,646. It sits in the centre of the country and serves as the national seat of government.

Most travellers arriving by air use Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, also known by its airport code, ABV. Abuja is not a coastal destination, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city.

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Local time

3,839,646

Population

2,963 miles away

Weather in Abuja

Mon

29°

Tue

29°

Wed

28°

Know before you go

Pays in NGN

Plug type Type D & Type G (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +234

Tipping: Tipping is not deeply ingrained in Nigerian culture, but it's becoming more common, especially in tourist areas and for good service.

Best time to visit Abuja

Jan

34°0

Feb

36°0

Mar

36°1

Apr

34°5

May

32°8

Jun

29°17

Jul

28°27

Aug

27°26

Sep

28°23

Oct

30°13

Nov

33°1

Dec

34°0

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Abuja

  1. Cornerstone Baptist Church

    baptist place of worship

    3.9 km

  2. Heritage Assembly Abuja

    religious organization

    1.3 km

  3. Holy Cross Catholic Church Gwarinpa

    roman catholic place of worship

    3.6 km

  4. Church of Christ kado

    christian place of worship

    1.6 km

  5. 321 Ummah Masjid

    muslim place of worship

    2.9 km

  6. Dominion City Gwarinpa

    christian place of worship

    3.9 km

  7. The Worship City Church

    christian place of worship

    4 km

Getting there

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport · 16.2 km

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