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Shakar, Benue State

Nigeria

City7.3011° N, 8.5638° E

Situated in Benue State, Nigeria, Shakar is a city.

Population—
ProvinceBenue State
Coordinates7.3011° N, 8.5638° E
CountryNigeria

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About Shakar

Geographically, Shakar is positioned at 7.30° N, 8.56° E, within the Northern Hemisphere. It is administered as part of Benue State, Nigeria.

Cities in Benue State

Shakar is located in the Benue State province of Nigeria. Other cities in the region include Makurdi, Gboko, Katsina-Ala.

Makurdi390,000Gboko365,000Katsina-Ala36,722Takum24,822Otukpa21,686Igbor17,666Ugbokpo14,218Boju12,814Zaki Biam10,470Aliade10,292

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GegeCity
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TyorCity
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UkangeCity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What province or state is Shakar in?

Shakar is located in Benue State, Nigeria.

Where is Shakar located?

Shakar is located at coordinates 7.30° N, 8.56° E in Benue State, Nigeria.

The data for Shakar, Nigeria is part of the Bamwor structured dataset, covering 261 countries and over 13 million cities worldwide.

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