Assop Waterfalls
| Assop Waterfalls | |
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  Location within Nigeria | |
| Location | Riyom, Niger State, Nigeria |
| Coordinates | 9°31′05″N 8°37′21″E / 9.51792°N 8.62247°E |
| Type | Segmented |
| Total height | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Watercourse | 200 m (656 ft) |
Assop Waterfalls or Assop Fall is a waterfall located in Plateau State, Nigeria, along the Jos-Kagoro Road approximately 64 kilometres southeast of Jos. The waterfall is formed by the Assop River, a tributary within the Benue River basin and is one of the notable natural attracted on the Jos Plateau.[1]
Location and physical features
[edit]Assop Falls is situated near Hawan Kobo a scenic escarpment on the Jos Plateau. The waterfall consist of water cascading over rocky formation into a pool below surrounded by savannah vegetation and patches of gallery forest.[2] The area experiences the relatively cool climate characteristic of the Jos Plateau region.
Tourism
[edit]The waterfall is a popular tourist destination in Plateau State and is frequently visited by travelers,[3] nature enthusiasts, and sightseers. Its location along a major roadway make it accessible to visitors Recreational activities at the site include sightseeing, photography, picnic, and nature walks. Assop Falls has also been used a filming location for television production and other media projests because of it distinctive landscape.[4][5]
Conservation and development
[edit]In the area, various stakeholders have advocated for improved infrastructure and conservation measures at Assap Falls to enhance the visitor experience and protect the natural environment.[6] Efforts to develop the site have focused on balancing tourism activities with envronmental preservation.
See also
[edit]Reference
[edit]- ↑ "Assop Waterfalls Plateau State :: Nigeria Information & Guide". www.nigeriagalleria.com. Retrieved 2026-06-23.
- ↑ Olagunju, David (2017-09-26). "Assop Falls, pride of Plateau State". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2026-06-23.
- ↑ Olagunju, David (2017-09-26). "Assop Falls, pride of Plateau State". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2026-06-23.
- ↑ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355350595_Geotourism_Resources_for_Sustainable_Development_and_Recreation_Plateau_State_Case_Study/
- ↑ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/263240118_Ecotourism_Potentials_of_Plateau_State_Nigeria_A_Monitoring_Survey/
- ↑ "Assop Waterfalls Plateau State :: Nigeria Information & Guide". www.nigeriagalleria.com. Retrieved 2026-06-23.
