Imo State, Nigeria · Africa
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Owerri is a city located in Imo State, Nigeria. With a population of 545,000, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Owerri sits in Nigeria. It's in the Africa/Lagos time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Owerri to your route.
Owerri ( oh-WERR-ee, Igbo: Owèrrè) is the capital city of Imo State in Nigeria, set in the heart of Igboland. It is also the state's largest city, followed by Orlu, Okigwe and Ohaji/Egbema. Owerri consists of three Local Government Areas namely Owerri Municipal, Owerri North and Owerri West. It has an estimatedRead more
population of 1,401,873 as of 2016 and is approximately 551.00 square kilometres (212.743 sq mi) in area combining the 3 local government making up Owerri. Owerri is bordered by the Otamiri River to the east and the Nworie River to the south. The Owerri Slogan is Heartland. It is also called the Las Vegas of Africa, due to the night life of the city and the numerous hotels, casino and leisure parks all over the city.
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Owerri is located in Imo State, Nigeria, Africa. The coordinates are 5.4836 latitude, 7.0332 longitude.
Owerri has a population of approximately 545,000 people, making it a city in Nigeria.
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