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Makurdi, Benue State

Nigeria

Regional capital7.7337° N, 8.5214° E

Makurdi is a city located in Nigeria's Benue State, with a population of approximately 390,000. It serves as a significant urban center within the region.

Population390,000
ProvinceBenue State
Coordinates7.7337° N, 8.5214° E
CountryNigeria
Rank in Nigeria#38 of 61,423

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Nearest Airports

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Makurdi Airport

MDIRegional

10.7 km away

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Bebi Airport

DNBBLocal

151.8 km away

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Akanu Ibiam International Airport

ENUInternational

175.7 km away

About Makurdi

The city is situated at coordinates 7.73375° latitude and 8.52139° longitude, placing it in the Northern Hemisphere. Makurdi has an elevation of 92 meters and operates within the Africa/Lagos timezone.

Makurdi ranks 38th out of 475 cities in Nigeria by population. The total urban population of Nigeria is 76,201,364, highlighting the city's relative size within the country.

Cities in Benue State

Located in Benue State, Makurdi contributes to the state's urban landscape. There are no additional cities listed in the province.

Gboko365,000Katsina-Ala36,722Takum24,822Otukpa21,686Igbor17,666Ugbokpo14,218Boju12,814Zaki Biam10,470Aliade10,292Ochobo8,567

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Makurdi includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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WalmayoCity
2.4 km
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AsuirCity
2.7 km
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AlabusaCity
3.2 km
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UkoCity
3.2 km
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BabaCity
3.5 km
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AnkpeCity
3.6 km
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Makurdi NorthCity
3.7 km
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IberCity
3.7 km
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HenchCity
3.9 km
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UgbonkoCity
3.9 km
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UchaCity
4 km
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GideCity
4 km
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IbuorCity
4.2 km
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AkilCity
4.3 km
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GabaCity
4.3 km
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UteCity
4.5 km
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AchinCity
4.5 km
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TionshaCity
4.5 km
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VerCity
4.6 km
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HongeCity
4.6 km

Universities in Makurdi

Makurdi is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Benue State University1992——
University of Agriculture, Makurdi1988——
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Users can explore other cities in Nigeria, compare countries, see rankings, or view the full city list for more information.

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Largest cities in Nigeria

#1 Lagos15,388,000#2 Kano4,910,000#3 Ibadan3,649,000#4 Abuja2,690,000#5 Port Harcourt2,120,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Makurdi?

The population of Makurdi is approximately 390,000.

In which province/state is Makurdi located?

Makurdi is located in Benue State.

What are the coordinates of Makurdi?

The coordinates of Makurdi are 7.73375° latitude and 8.52139° longitude.

What is the elevation of Makurdi?

The elevation of Makurdi is 92 meters.

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