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Description: City in Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria. Categories: port settlement and locality. Location: Warri South, Delta State, South South Nigeria, Nigeria, West Africa, Africa. View on OpenStreetMap. Latitude. 5.5186° or 5° 31' 7" north.
The city of Warri is an oil hub within South-South Nigeria and houses an annex of the Delta State Government House. Warri City is one of the major hubs of the petroleum industry in Nigeria . Warri, Udu , Okpe and Uvwie are the commercial capital of Delta State with a population of over 311,970 people in 2006. [ 3 ]
Warri, town and port, Delta state, southern Nigeria. It lies along the Warri River in the western Niger River delta , 30 miles (48 km) upstream from the port of Forcados on the Bight of Benin . Founded by Prince Ginuwa from Benin (60 miles [97 km] north) in the late 15th century, it grew to become the political and trading capital of the Itsekiri kingdom of Warri (Ouwerre).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Warri, a bustling city in Nigeria, is known for its rich cultural heritage, oil industry, and vibrant music scene. It offers diverse opportunities and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. With a population of over 400,000, Warri is a major economic hub in the Niger Delta region. It boasts a unique local cuisine, lively nightlife, and strong sense of ...
Warri. Latitude: 5.3714 Lat (DMS) 5° 22' 17N. Longitude: 6.3090 Long (DMS) 6° 18' 32E. Elevation (Feet): 830. Population Est. (2006): 303,417. Zipcode: 332213. History: The Warri kingdom was established at about 1480, by a Benin Prince, Ginuwa, who became our first Monarch. Since then, there has been, with the exception of the period of ...
Feb 9, 2024 · 2. Warri Township Stadium. For sports enthusiasts, the Warri Township Stadium is a must-visit. It’s a hub of energy and passion, where local football matches are more than just games; they’re community gatherings. The roar of the crowd is infectious, and you can’t help but get swept up in the excitement. 3.
The Itsekiris traditionally refer to their land as Warri Kingdom or ‘Iwerre’ as its proper name, known over time in history as Iwẹrẹ or Awyri, Warree, Aweri and Wari etc. Their neighbors are Bini to the North, the Ijaw to the South, the Urhobo to the East and the Yoruba of Ondo province to the North-West.”.
