Onitsha Market, Onitsha

Name: Onitsha Market
Address: Edozie Lane, Main Market, Onitsha, Nigeria

#1 among attractions in Onitsha

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Main Market, Onitsha is one of the largest markets in West Africa based on geographical size and volume of goods. It is based in the city of Onitsha, in Onitsha North Local Government Area, the commercial capital of Anambra State in southeastern Nigeria. The town is located on the east bank of the Niger River that joined the Anambra River. The building that made up the main market Onitsha was regarded as the largest in Nigeria. That building was destroyed during the Nigeria civil war in 1968 but was rebuilt after the war. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 6°9'9"N, 6°46'30"E

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Edozie Lane, Main MarketOnitsha Nigeria

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Onitsha Market – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: River Niger Bridge, Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Second Niger bridge, Asaba.

1.7 miSW
Bridge
River Niger Bridge, Onitsha
43 min walk • The River Niger Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria connects southeastern Nigeria with western Nigeria over the Niger River. It is linked to Asaba in Delta State, Nigeria.
0.6 miN
Church
Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha
16 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity is a Roman Catholic cathedral and minor basilica dedicated to the Trinity and located in Onitsha, Nigeria. The basilica is seat of the Archdiocese of Onitsha.
2.7 miSW
Bridge
Second Niger bridge, Onitsha
68 min walk • The Second Niger bridge is a Nigerian Federal Government project that is 1.6 km long and furnished with other ancillary infrastructure including a 10.3 km highway, Owerri interchange and a toll station all at Obosi city, expected to be completed in the year 2022.
4.4 miNW
City, Area
Asaba, Onitsha
112 min walk • Asaba is the capital city of Delta State in southern Nigeria. It is located at the western bank of the Niger River, in the Oshimili South Local Government Area. Asaba had a population of 149,603 as at the 2006 census, and a metropolitan population of over half a million people.
4.7 miSE
Area
Obosi, Onitsha
120 min walk • Obosi is a city in Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria. It is a city hosting one of the most famous market in Nigeria, Mgbuka Obosi, among others. it also hosts the metropolitan areas of Enekwasumpu, Ozalla, Army Barracks, Umuota and awada which is arguably the most populated urban settlement after Lagos, Nigeria.
5.4 miE
Town, Area
Ogbunike, Onitsha
138 min walk • Ogbunike is a town in the Oyi local government area of Anambra State, Nigeria.
5.2 miNW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Stephen Keshi Stadium, Onitsha
133 min walk • The Stephen Keshi Stadium is a multi-purpose complex in Asaba, Nigeria. The main venue at the complex is the Governor Okowa Main Bowl, the football and athletics stadium.