Lafia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Nasarawa State capital and local government area of Nigeria
About Lafia
Lafia is a town inNorth Central Nigeria. This region of the country is also referred to as the middle belt. It is the capital city of Nasarawa State. Lafia had a population of 330,712 inhabitants in 2006 but has an estimated population in 2021 of 348,000 inhabitants. Lafia has a Tropical Savanna Climate with an average annual temperature of36°C (97°F). Lafia is also known as Lafian Bare-bari or Lafia Garin Madidi. It was once known as Lafia Beri-Beri. It was founded by Muhammadu Dunama in late 17th century on the site of a Koro (Migili) village. In 1903, during the colonial rule, the British who controlled the northern region of the country recognised Chief Musa as Lafia’s first emir. The emirate formed the major part of the Lafia Division of Benue province. Lafia became the capital of a
Top Attractions in Lafia
Explore the best things to see and do in Lafia:
- ★Akiri Warm Spring
- ★Eggon Hills and Caves
- ★Lafia Stadium
- ★Oku Akpa Rock and Picnic Centre
- ★Ox-bow lake fishing festivals
- ★Peperuwa Lake
Where to Eat in Lafia
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴De Madiba Restaurant
- 🍴Lafia Food Court
- 🍴Mimi’s Kitchen
- 🍴Takeaway Restaurant
Lafia Travel Guide Sections
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