New GRA, Port Harcourt explained

Official Name:New GRA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Nigeria
Subdivision Name1:Rivers State
Subdivision Type2:LGA
Subdivision Name2:City of Port Harcourt
Subdivision Type3:Neighborhood of
Subdivision Name3:Port Harcourt
Timezone:WAT
Utc Offset:+1
Coordinates:4.8211°N 7.0011°W
Postal Code Type:Zip Code
Postal Code:500271[1]

The New Government Reserved Area (New GRA) is an upper middle class mixed-use neighborhood of Port Harcourt, the capital and largest city in Rivers State.

Geography

New GRA is bordered by D-line and Diobu to the south, Rumueme to the west, Rumuola to the north, and Elekahia to the east. It is located about 5.6 km (3.5 miles) southwest of Port Harcourt's Shell RA. The geographical coordinates of the neighborhood are: 4°49'16"N, 7°0'4"E (Latitude:4.821332; Longitude:7.003355).[2]

Nearby places

Overview

New GRA is known to be a nightlife friendly neighborhood and hosts the largest concentration of bars and nightclubs in Port Harcourt. It is a favorite hangout for most visitors and tends to be frequented by high-end prostitutes at night. New GRA is split up into phases 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The neighborhood, along with its numerous nightspots possesses many assets including a large range of restaurants, fast food establishments and popular hotels.[3]

Education

Private schools

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New G.R.A, Port Harcourt. Nigeria Postcode. 2014-07-03.
  2. Web site: New GRA (Port Harcourt). Wikimapia. 2014-07-03.
  3. News: Night Life In Port Harcourt … Places To Catch Fun. 2013-02-08. The Tide. Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Rivers State Newspaper Corporation. 2014-07-03.