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Merkiu, Jigawa State

Nigeria

City12.1829° N, 9.5500° E

Merkiu, in Jigawa State, Nigeria, is a city.

Population—
ProvinceJigawa State
Coordinates12.1829° N, 9.5500° E
CountryNigeria

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About Merkiu

The geographic coordinates of Merkiu are 12.18° N, 9.55° E, placing it in the Northern Hemisphere. Administratively, it falls within Jigawa State, Nigeria.

Cities in Jigawa State

Within the Jigawa State region of Nigeria, Merkiu stands alongside cities like Chakwama, Hadejia, Gumel.

Chakwama200,000Hadejia110,753Gumel42,742Birnin Kudu26,565Kiyawa17,704Dutse17,129Gwaram15,806Ringim14,463Kazaure13,169Kafin Hausa12,609

Nearby Cities

Merkiu has 20 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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GululuCity
3.4 km
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HarboCity
3.8 km
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GaraduCity
4.7 km
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NahucheCity
5.9 km
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TsakuwawaCity
6.4 km
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HantsuCity
6.7 km
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DujaCity
8.1 km
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MahabiCity
9.2 km
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AduchuaCity
9.7 km
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BardoCity
10.4 km
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NahucheCity
10.4 km
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ZangongoyeCity
10.9 km
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SagolareCity
11.2 km
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AgufaCity
11.7 km
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WayaCity
11.9 km
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KokosiCity
12.8 km
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TohuwaCity
12.8 km
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DaraiCity
12.8 km
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Malam AtumanCity
13 km
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GilimaCity
13 km

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What province or state is Merkiu in?

Merkiu is located in Jigawa State, Nigeria.

Where is Merkiu located?

Merkiu is located at coordinates 12.18° N, 9.55° E in Jigawa State, Nigeria.

Structured data for Merkiu, Nigeria is available through Bamwor, a global dataset covering countries and millions of cities.

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