Adamawa State · Nigeria
Where to stay in Yola
Yola is a city in Adamawa State, Nigeria, home to about 393,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- YOL9 km · Yola Airport
- Currency
- NGNnaira
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Language
- English
About
About Yola
Yola (from the Fulfulde ƴola: lit. 'Great Plain' or 'Vast Plain Land') is the capital city and administrative centre of Adamawa State, Nigeria.
Yola (Fulfulde: Ƴoola) means 'Great Plain' or 'Vast Plain Land'. The name Yola is derived from yolde, a Fula (Fulani language) word signifying a settlement on rising ground. Yola is split into two parts which are the old town of Yola where the Lamido resides and the new city of Jimeta (about 5 km NW) which is the administrative and commercial centre. The ethnic groups in Yola include the Fulbe, Yungur, Kilba, Higgi, Hausa, Bata, Yoruba, Kanuri, and Igbo.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Yola
See
- Gashaka Gumti National Park
- Sukur or Sukur Cultural Landscape
- Gorilla Park Yola
Do
Njuwa fishing festival is an annual fishing festival performed by the Buatiye (Bata) people of Rugange, Njoboliyo, Dasin, Dulo, Bagale, Dagri, and Vunoklan villages of Adamawa Emirate. Although there is no fixed date for the festival, it usually takes place when the level of the water in the lake reduces. In most cases, it comes up in the month of April. The fishing festival attracts many people from within and outside the state. It is one of the numerous festivals in the state that attracts milling crowds. Some of these festivals include Kuchichep in Takum, Ibi fishing festival in Ibi, Vunon wrestling in Farai near Numan, Yinagu near Gulak and Kilashe feast at Mbulo near Ganye.
- Beth Haran Garden and Marquee
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Where to stay
Hotels in Yola
5 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| AUN Hotel Conference Centre & Spa | 1.1 km | |
| Bridgewood hotel and apartment | 7.9 km | |
| Command Guest House Yola | 7.4 km | |
| Yola Green City Hotel | 1.4 km | |
| Yujul diamond field hotel | 5.8 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Yola
Yola has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. March is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C; August is the wettest, with about 205 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Yola: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Yola Airport (YOL), about 8.6 km from the city centre in a straight line; Garoua International Airport (GOU, 99 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
Visitors that intend to come into Yola by Air have to make use of the state airport which is Yola International Airport.
Getting around
Yola being the state capital, it is a major transport hub with buses and taxis heading North to Mubi and Maiduguri, West to Numan, Gombe, jalingo and Bauchi and South to Makurdi and Katsina Ala. Taxis are available to Garoua in Cameroon. There is an airport with regular flights to Abuja, Kano, Maiduguri and Lagos.
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YOL · Yola Airport
GOU · Garoua International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Yola
Stay safe
Stay informed. Keep up-to-date with local news and official updates to anticipate any potential security concerns. Try to avoid travelling at night, Select reputable drivers or transportation services to minimize risks and ensure a smooth ride. Pay attention to your surroundings, avoid suspicious areas, and trust your instincts, Take necessary precautions against diseases like malaria and cholera, and maintain good health habits to ensure a healthy journey.
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Questions
Yola: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Yola?
Yola has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. March is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C; August is the wettest, with about 205 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Yola?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Yola Airport (YOL), about 8.6 km from the city centre in a straight line; Garoua International Airport (GOU, 99 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Yola?
naira (NGN).
Nearby
Destinations near Yola
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.