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Shir, Benue State

Nigeria

City7.4342° N, 8.8084° E

Found in Benue State, Nigeria, Shir is a city.

Population—
ProvinceBenue State
Coordinates7.4342° N, 8.8084° E
CountryNigeria

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About Shir

Shir is located at coordinates 7.43° N, 8.81° E, in the Northern Hemisphere. It belongs to the Benue State administrative division of Nigeria.

Cities in Benue State

Shir 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

Nearby Cities

There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Shir.

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IjkeCity
0.2 km
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KueghCity
0.4 km
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IjikeCity
0.4 km
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AtonduCity
0.5 km
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MaguCity
0.6 km
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TsoCity
0.6 km
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AkahaCity
0.7 km
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IornyoonCity
0.8 km
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GbuweCity
0.8 km
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YonguCity
1 km
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AzaCity
1 km
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InyaCity
1.1 km
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IorhunaCity
1.1 km
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IorsueCity
1.2 km
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IortimCity
1.4 km
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ZakiCity
1.5 km
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KpijaCity
1.6 km
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UantseCity
1.6 km
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AboCity
1.7 km
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YangeCity
1.7 km

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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 province or state is Shir in?

Shir is located in Benue State, Nigeria.

Where is Shir located?

Shir is located at coordinates 7.43° N, 8.81° E in Benue State, Nigeria.

Shir, Nigeria data is included in the Bamwor global dataset, a structured database used by developers and AI systems.

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