Tafawa Balewa Square

The Tafawa Balewa Square is a 14.5-hectare ceremonial ground in , .
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  • Type: Recreation area
  • Description: ceremonial ground in Lagos, Nigeria
  • Also known as: “TBS”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Nigerian National Museum and City Mall.

Museum
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The is a national museum of , located in the city of . The museum has a notable collection of Nigerian art, including pieces of statuary, carvings, and archaeological and ethnographic exhibits. is situated 400 metres southeast of Tafawa Balewa Square.

Shopping center
The Lagos is a modern shopping centre located in Onikan, . It is in proximity to many prominent Lagos landmarks such as the Muson Centre, the Tafawa Balewa Square, , the National Museum and the Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Victoria Island. is situated 320 metres southeast of Tafawa Balewa Square.

Stadium
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The Mobolaji Johnson Arena, previously known as , is a multi-purpose stadium in , Nigeria It is currently used for football matches and is the home stadium of 1472 FC, First Bank FC, Ikorodu City FC, Inter Lagos, Julius Berger FC, Prince Kazeem Eleku FC, Smart City FC, Sporting Lagos, Stationery Stores FC and Valiant FC. is situated 500 metres south of Tafawa Balewa Square.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lagos Island and Ikoyi.

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is an island and district in Lagos, containing a central business district. The island is characterized by high-rise buildings and businesses. The island is home to many of the city's largest wholesale marketplaces, and to some important sites.

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is one of the most affluent districts in . It is located in the Eti-Osa local government, is one of the most expensive areas of Lagos State as it is widely dominated by the elite, government officials and politicians, and well-to-do people.

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is an affluent area that encompasses a former island of the same name, neighbouring Lagos Island, Ikoyi and the end of the Lekki Peninsula by the Lagos Lagoon.

Tafawa Balewa Square

Latitude
6.44709° or 6° 26′ 50″ north
Longitude
3.4011° or 3° 24′ 4″ east
Open location code
6FR5CCW2+RC
Open­Street­Map ID
way 671991288
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­recreation_ground
Wiki­data ID
Q25042466
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In Other Languages

From French to Yoruba—“Tafawa Balewa Square” goes by many names.
  • French: “place Tafawa Balewa”
  • French: “Tafawa Balewa Square”
  • Hausa: “Tafawa Balewa Square”
  • Hindi: “तफ़ावा बलेवा चौक”
  • Igbo: “Tafawa Balewa Square”
  • Marathi: “तवाफा बलेवा स्क्वेअर क्रिकेट मैदान”
  • Marathi: “तवाफा बलेवा स्क्वेअर”
  • Swedish: “Tafawa Balewa-torget”
  • Urdu: “تفاوا بلیوا سکوائر”
  • Yoruba: “Tafawa Balewa Square”

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Tafawa Balewa Square Bus Terminal and Lagos Lawn Tennis Club.

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