Castles & Forts in Nigeria map & data
There are 69 castles and forts mapped in Nigeria, spread over 23 states. The most are in Edo (10), Lagos (5) and Delta (5). 91% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Olu Of Warri Palace, Kajuru Castle and S'apeyi of Garki Palace.
Castles & Forts by state
| State | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Edo | 10 | 14% |
| Lagos | 5 | 7.2% |
| Delta | 5 | 7.2% |
| Rivers | 5 | 7.2% |
| Kano | 5 | 7.2% |
| Ekiti | 5 | 7.2% |
| Osun | 5 | 7.2% |
| Gombe | 4 | 5.8% |
| Bayelsa | 3 | 4.3% |
| Nasarawa | 3 | 4.3% |
| Abuja Federal Capital Territory | 2 | 2.9% |
| Ogun | 2 | 2.9% |
| Oyo | 2 | 2.9% |
| Kwara | 2 | 2.9% |
| Plateau | 2 | 2.9% |
| Kaduna | 2 | 2.9% |
| Zamfara | 1 | 1.4% |
| Kogi | 1 | 1.4% |
| Borno | 1 | 1.4% |
| Imo | 1 | 1.4% |
| Adamawa | 1 | 1.4% |
| Bauchi | 1 | 1.4% |
| Taraba | 1 | 1.4% |
Notable castles and forts in Nigeria
- Olu Of Warri PalaceWarri · Delta · castle
- Kajuru CastleKaduna · castle
- S'apeyi of Garki PalaceAbuja Federal Capital Territory · castle
- Oba of Ogijo palaceOgun · castle
- Onigbeti PalaceOyo · castle
- Nasarawa Burkullu District Head palaceZamfara · castle
- Alh. Muniru House in Muniru EstateLagos · castle
- Alamieyesiegha CastleBayelsa · castle
- Hallex LodgeRivers · castle
- Alatanda PalaceKwara · castle
- Maigari's PalaceKogi · castle
- Shehu of Borno's PalaceBorno · castle
- PONZHI GANI RESIDENTPlateau · castle
- CHIEF OLOMUZA PALACEEdo · castle
- Kano Emir's PalaceKano · castle
- Ovie of Agbarha KingdomDelta · castle
- Sarki Palace, Dutsen AlhajiAbuja Federal Capital Territory · castle
- PALAIS DE ROYAL D'IFONYINOgun · castle
- Soun of OgbomosolandOyo · castle
- Baale HouseLagos · castle
- Royal Tulip CastleBayelsa · castle
- King Agbadam Palace SquareRivers · castle
- Emir of Ilorinâ鈧劉s Palace, Surulere Road, Ilorin, NigeriaKwara · castle
- Village Head palace Kyan RikkosJos · Plateau · castle
- Cief Olor's PalaceEdo · castle
- Ovie of Uvwie PalaceDelta · castle
- Ikorodu Oba's PalaceLagos · castle
- Palace of His Royal HighnessRivers · castle
- ENOGIE OF UKHIRI PALACEEdo · castle
- Mobee Royal PalaceLagos · castle
- Wooga VillaRivers · castle
- Edohen PalaceEdo · castle
- Wawu PalaceBadagry · Lagos · castle
- epirikom royal highness palaceRivers · castle
- Ezomo PalaceEdo · castle
- MWO GANIYUEdo · castle
- Oba PalaceEdo · castle
- Ogiekae PalaceEdo · castle
- Oliha PalaceEdo · castle
- WO GANIYU HOUSE EKENWA BARRACKSEdo · castle
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Every castle in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Castles, palaces and forts.
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How many castles and forts are there in Nigeria?
This layer holds 69 castles and forts in Nigeria, the most of them in Edo. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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