Nigeria
Jos is a city located in Nigeria, specifically in Plateau State, with a population of approximately 1,040,000. It serves as a significant urban center within the region.
Yakubu Gowon Airport
32.2 km away
Bauchi Airport
109.1 km away
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport
111.8 km away
The city is situated at coordinates 9.92849° latitude and 8.89212° longitude in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. Jos has an elevation of 1186 meters and operates within the Africa/Lagos timezone. Nearby cities include Bukuru, located 15.2 km away, and Vom, which is 24.7 km from Jos.
In terms of population, Jos ranks #12 out of 475 cities in Nigeria. The total urban population of the country is 76,201,364, highlighting the city's substantial size relative to other urban areas.
Jos is the largest city in Plateau State, which contains 11 cities in total. Other notable cities in the province include Pankshin, Bukuru, Yelwa, Langtang, and Bokkos. The city is supported by various amenities, including 51 hospitals, 75 schools, 13 universities, and 58 hotels.
Around Jos, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.
Jos is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.
| University | QS |
|---|---|
| University of Jos | — |
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The population of Jos is approximately 1,040,000.
Jos is located in Plateau State.
The coordinates of Jos are 9.92849° latitude and 8.89212° longitude.
The elevation of Jos is 1186 meters.
The nearest airport to Jos is Yakubu Gowon Airport.
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