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Aba Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in Abia State, southern Nigeria

About Aba

In 2016, Aba had an estimated population of 2.5 million (2016) and area of 72 km². Aba is mainly peopled by the Igbo ethnic group. The Igbo people are one of the indigenous peoples of South Eastern part of Nigeria make up 95% of the population of Aba. The traditional language of Aba people is Igbo. English is also widely spoken, and serves as the official language in governance and business. Aba is the host for Abia State University Teaching Hospital which serve as referral hospitals in Abia State, Abia State Polytechnic, and Rhema University. Aba has much arable land that produces plantains, yams, coco yam, corn (maize), potatoes, rice, cashews, taro, cassava, three leaf yam and vegetables like okra, tomatoes and cucumber. Oil palm is the most important cash crop in Aba. Upon the construc

Top Attractions in Aba

Explore the best things to see and do in Aba:

  • Aba Nigeria Temple
  • Ariaria International Market
  • Christ The King Cathedral
  • Enyimba International Stadium
  • Museum of Colonial History

Where to Eat in Aba

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Apples Eatery
  • 🍴Candies Fried Chicken
  • 🍴Corporate Lodge
  • 🍴Dazzles Restaurant
  • 🍴Easy Life Restaurant
  • 🍴Fresh and Tasty Foods

Where to Stay in Aba

  • 🏨5 kilometer Hotel
  • 🏨City Global Hotel Ltd
  • 🏨Luxury City Royal
  • 🏨The Addrex Hotel & Suites Aba

Aba Travel Guide Sections

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