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Minna, Niger State

Nigeria

Regional capital9.6152° N, 6.5478° E

Minna is a city located in Nigeria's Niger State, with a population of 425,000. It serves as an important urban center within the country.

Population425,000
ProvinceNiger State
Coordinates9.6152° N, 6.5478° E
CountryNigeria
Rank in Nigeria#35 of 61,423

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Nearest Airports

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Minna Airport

MXJRegional

10.2 km away

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Shiroro Airport

DN50Local

42.2 km away

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Bida Airport

DNBILocal

81.6 km away

About Minna

Situated at coordinates 9.61524° latitude and 6.54776° longitude, Minna lies in the Northern Hemisphere at an elevation of 243 meters. The city operates under the Africa/Lagos timezone.

Minna ranks as the 35th most populous city in Nigeria out of a total of 475 cities. The country's total urban population is 76,201,364, providing context for its size relative to larger cities such as Lagos and Kano.

Cities in Niger State

The city is part of Niger State, which includes other cities, although specific rankings or additional cities are not provided. Minna's position within the state contributes to its regional significance.

Bida400,000Suleja162,135Kontagora98,754Baro26,821Zungeru24,447Tegina24,037Mokwa21,128Babana17,617Rijau16,613Lapai16,442

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Minna includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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TudunwadaCity
2.3 km
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FadikweCity
3 km
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Dutsen KuraCity
3.1 km
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KutrikoCity
3.2 km
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GwodeyiCity
3.2 km
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SaleCity
3.3 km
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SapityaCity
3.3 km
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Gidan TukuraCity
3.6 km
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BangwaCity
3.9 km
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MatumbiCity
4 km
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Kafun TalaCity
4.1 km
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SaukeCity
4.2 km
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SannuCity
4.4 km
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RugaCity
4.5 km
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Gidan DogoCity
4.6 km
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ShanuCity
4.7 km
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KwalkwataCity
4.8 km
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TaiCity
4.9 km
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GaygariCity
4.9 km
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AnguwamadakeCity
5.1 km

Universities in Minna

Minna is home to 3 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Abdulkadir Kure University———
Federal University of Technology Minna1983——
Niger State College of Education1975——
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Explore Nigeria

Users can explore related content on the site, including other cities in Nigeria, comparisons with different countries, and city rankings. A full list of cities is also available for further exploration.

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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 Minna?

The population of Minna is 425,000.

In which province/state is Minna located?

Minna is located in Niger State.

What are the coordinates of Minna?

The coordinates of Minna are 9.61524° latitude and 6.54776° longitude.

What is the elevation of Minna?

The elevation of Minna is 243 meters.

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