Overview
Owerri is the capital of Imo State in South East Nigeria, home to 1.4 million people and known as the Eastern Heartland. The city is called the entertainment capital of Nigeria due to its high density of spacious hotels, high street casinos, production studios and quality relaxation centers.
Culture · Day Trips · Festivals · History · Nature
Before you go
Food
Local Igbo dishes include jollof rice, nsala soup, okra soup, nkobi and ugba. Street food is affordable at ₦500-2,000. Restaurant meals range ₦2,000-6,000.
Language
English is official. Igbo is the local language spoken by the predominantly Christian Igbo population.
Money
Nigerian Naira (₦) is the local currency.ATMs are available but may have withdrawal limits. Mobile money services are widely used.
Transport
Buses are the main city transport. Okada (motorcycles) have designated streets. Motor parks include Egbu Road and Control Post.
Weather
Tropical climate with temperatures around 28°C. Rainy season dominates (262 days/year). Best time to visit is dry season (November-February).