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Okene, Kogi State

Nigeria

Provincial capital7.5512° N, 6.2359° E

Okene is a city located in Nigeria, specifically in Kogi State. It has a population of 479,178 residents, contributing to the urban landscape of the country.

Population479,178
ProvinceKogi State
Coordinates7.5512° N, 6.2359° E
CountryNigeria
Rank in Nigeria#29 of 61,423

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Nearest Airports

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Ajaokuta Airport

DN51Local

26.9 km away

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Lokoja Airstrip

NG-0007Local

47.3 km away

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Akure Airport

AKRRegional

108.5 km away

About Okene

The city is situated at coordinates 7.55122° latitude and 6.23589° longitude, in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. Okene has an elevation of 384 meters and operates within the Africa/Lagos timezone.

Okene ranks 29th out of 475 cities in Nigeria by population. The total urban population of Nigeria is 76,201,364, providing context for its size relative to larger cities.

Cities in Kogi State

Located in Kogi State, Okene is part of a region that includes various other cities. The specific ranking of Kogi State among Nigerian provinces is not provided.

Ogaminana84,373Idah68,703Lokoja60,579Kabba49,869Egbe17,612Ajaokuta15,144Isanlu-Itedoijowa15,087Icheu14,704Ankpa14,630Dekina11,067

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Okene includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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AgasaCity
1.4 km
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AhanechiCity
2 km
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KorokoCity
2.2 km
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Ohizen KaturouCity
3.3 km
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OkengweCity
4.9 km
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OgaminanaProvincial capital · 84,373 inhab.
5.1 km
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ObuhiraCity
5.1 km
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EikaCity
5.2 km
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OgaminanaCity
6.6 km
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AdabiCity
7.1 km
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ObangedeProvincial capital
8.7 km
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OsungweCity
9.2 km
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EyikaCity
9.3 km
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OkaitoCity
9.5 km
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OgbonoCity
10.8 km
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AgboboCity
10.8 km
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OgoriCity
11.9 km
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MagongoCity
12.2 km
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AkpafaProvincial capital
12.9 km
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ImorgaCity
15.5 km

Universities in Okene

Okene is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Federal College of Education, Okene1974——
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Explore Nigeria

Users can explore related content on the site, including other cities in Nigeria, country comparisons, rankings, and a full list of cities.

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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 Okene?

The population of Okene is 479,178.

In which province/state is Okene located?

Okene is located in Kogi State.

What are the coordinates of Okene?

The coordinates of Okene are 7.55122° latitude and 6.23589° longitude.

What is the elevation of Okene?

The elevation of Okene is 384 meters.

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