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Basilan, Sokoto

Nigeria

City12.8167° N, 5.3833° E

Basilan is a city located in Sokoto, Nigeria.

Population—
ProvinceSokoto
Coordinates12.8167° N, 5.3833° E
CountryNigeria

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About Basilan

You can find Basilan at 12.82° N, 5.38° E, in the Northern Hemisphere. It is classified under Sokoto, Nigeria.

Cities in Sokoto

The Sokoto region of Nigeria is home to Basilan and other cities such as Sokoto, Tambuwal, Gwadabawa.

Sokoto1,040,000Tambuwal20,932Gwadabawa17,486Illela17,461Gandi13,940Wurno13,087Dange12,369Goronyo10,460Rabah8,707Binji6,717

Nearby Cities

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

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IllelaCity
1.3 km
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FajalduCity
2.7 km
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BodaCity
3.7 km
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HausareCity
5.2 km
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BoolairiCity
5.5 km
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DangeProvincial capital · 12,369 inhab.
5.7 km
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YakumCity
5.8 km
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WababiCity
5.8 km
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KinduruCity
6.3 km
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KardageCity
6.7 km
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DarlijunCity
7.3 km
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Dan KiloCity
8.7 km
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SukanduCity
9 km
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MakadiCity
9 km
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BungeCity
9.1 km
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DoleCity
9.1 km
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Sambo DorniCity
9.2 km
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MajiyorCity
9.3 km
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JirguCity
9.8 km
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Rujin MagajiCity
9.8 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

What province or state is Basilan in?

Basilan is located in Sokoto, Nigeria.

Where is Basilan located?

Basilan is located at coordinates 12.82° N, 5.38° E in Sokoto, Nigeria.

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