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Akure, Benue State

Nigeria

City7.9586° N, 8.7586° E

Akure is a city located in Benue State, Nigeria.

Population—
ProvinceBenue State
Coordinates7.9586° N, 8.7586° E
CountryNigeria

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About Akure

You can find Akure at 7.96° N, 8.76° E, in the Northern Hemisphere. It is classified under Benue State, Nigeria.

Cities in Benue State

The Benue State region of Nigeria is home to Akure and other cities such as Makurdi, Gboko, Katsina-Ala.

Makurdi390,000Gboko365,000Katsina-Ala36,722Takum24,822Otukpa21,686Igbor17,666Ugbokpo14,218Boju12,814Zaki Biam10,470Aliade10,292

Nearby Cities

Akure is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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MushiCity
1.5 km
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Yuko TsachiaCity
2.6 km
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GbasanCity
3 km
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AchuwaCity
3.2 km
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Gbajimba BranchCity
3.2 km
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AkaaCity
3.7 km
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UgoCity
3.8 km
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CheaklyneCity
4.2 km
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YorCity
5.2 km
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KwagbaCity
5.5 km
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UbeCity
5.6 km
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KasiyerCity
5.6 km
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SimmaCity
5.9 km
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GbachikiCity
6.1 km
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ShunCity
6.2 km
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KareCity
6.3 km
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OrshiCity
6.3 km
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GwuCity
6.6 km
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Chandum NyamCity
6.7 km
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IchegbeCity
6.7 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

What province or state is Akure in?

Akure is located in Benue State, Nigeria.

Where is Akure located?

Akure is located at coordinates 7.96° N, 8.76° E in Benue State, Nigeria.

The data for Akure, Nigeria is part of the Bamwor structured dataset, covering 261 countries and over 13 million cities worldwide.

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