Lokoja, Kogi State

Nigeria

Regional capital7.7969° N, 6.7405° E

Situated in Kogi State, Nigeria, Lokoja is a regional capital. It has a population of 60,579.

Population60,579

ProvinceKogi State

Coordinates7.7969° N, 6.7405° E

CountryNigeria

Rank in Nigeria#164 of 61,423

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Geographically, Lokoja is positioned at 7.80° N, 6.74° E, within the Northern Hemisphere. It is administered as part of Kogi State, Nigeria.

The population of Lokoja is 60,579, placing it at position #164 among 61,423 localities in Nigeria.

Lokoja is located in the Kogi State province of Nigeria. Other cities in the region include Okene, Ogaminana, Idah. Lokoja has 60,579 inhabitants.

Lokoja is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

University	Founded	Type	QS
Federal University Lokoja	2011	—	—
Salem University, Lokoja	2007	—	—

Lokoja has a population of 60,579. It ranks #164 in Nigeria by population.

Lokoja is located in Kogi State, Nigeria.

Lokoja is located at coordinates 7.80° N, 6.74° E in Kogi State, Nigeria.

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