Lafia, Nasarawa State

Nigeria

Regional capital8.4939° N, 8.5153° E

Situated in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, Lafia is a regional capital. It has a population of 127,236.

Population127,236

ProvinceNasarawa State

Coordinates8.4939° N, 8.5153° E

CountryNigeria

Rank in Nigeria#88 of 61,423

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Geographically, Lafia is positioned at 8.49° N, 8.52° E, within the Northern Hemisphere. It is administered as part of Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

The population of Lafia is 127,236, placing it at position #88 among 61,423 localities in Nigeria.

Lafia is located in the Nasarawa State province of Nigeria. Other cities in the region include Keffi, Nasarawa, Wamba. Lafia has 127,236 inhabitants.

Lafia is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

University	Founded	Type	QS
Federal University of Lafia	2010	—	—

Lafia has a population of 127,236. It ranks #88 in Nigeria by population.

Lafia is located in Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

Lafia is located at coordinates 8.49° N, 8.52° E in Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

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