Owerri Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Owerri
The slogan of Owerri is "Eastern Heartland". It is called the "entertainment capital of Nigeria" because of its high density of spacious hotels, high street casinos, production studios and high quality centres of relaxation. It consists of three Local Government Areas including Owerri Municipal, Owerri North and Owerri West. Owerri is a major trade centre for yams, cassava, garri (cassava flakes), corn [maize], and palm products for a region of modified rainforest that also yields rubber for export. In 2016, it had a population of 1.4 million people, and is approximately 100 km² (40 sq mi) in area. Owerri is bordered by the Otamiri River to the east and the Nworie River to the south. Owerri is home to the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State University, Alvan Ikoku Federal Co
Top Attractions in Owerri
Explore the best things to see and do in Owerri:
- ★Ahiajoku Convention center
- ★Chief Uwunna Recreational Park
- ★Dan Anyiam Stadium
- ★Dream World Amusement Park
- ★Freedom Square
- ★Heroes square
- ★IHOP Children Park
- ★Imo Carnival
Where to Eat in Owerri
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴4Matic Kitchen & Lounge
- 🍴5ive Lounge, Restaurant & Bar
- 🍴Aka Ose Restaurant & Lounge
- 🍴Akaraugo Kitchen
- 🍴Amala Spot
- 🍴Barbecue and sharwama village owerri
Where to Stay in Owerri
- 🏨All seasons hotel
- 🏨De Glen Hotel and Suit
- 🏨De Majestic Gardens
- 🏨Famous Suites
- 🏨Forever hotel and suites
- 🏨Great Wood Hotel
Owerri Travel Guide Sections
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