Town in Nasarawa State, Nigeria
| Ara Town | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Ara Town | |
| Coordinates: 8°35′N 7°35′E / 8.583°N 7.583°E / 8.583; 7.583 | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Nasarawa State |
| LGA | Nasarawa |
| Elevation | 333 m (1,093 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Ara Town is a town found in the Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State in central Nigeria. The town is found in the western part of Nasarawa State with the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria (FCT) border passing by the western part of the town. The town is about 220 km away from the state capital, Lafia.
Tourism
Ara Town is home to the Ara Rock which stands facing the town, and is a popular tourist attraction.
References
- "Nassarawa State". Archived from the original on 14 March 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2011.
- States. Nasarawanorthernnigeriatourism.com Archived 23 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
8°35′1″N 7°35′40″E / 8.58361°N 7.59444°E / 8.58361; 7.59444
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