Shum, Benue State

Nigeria

City7.3179° N, 8.9559° E

Located in Benue State, Nigeria, Shum is a city.

Population—

ProvinceBenue State

Coordinates7.3179° N, 8.9559° E

CountryNigeria

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The location of Shum corresponds to 7.32° N, 8.96° E, in the Northern Hemisphere. It is within the Benue State area of Nigeria.

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26°CPartly cloudy

Feels like: 28°CHumidity: 85%Wind: 19 km/h

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Benue State is one of Nigeria's administrative regions. Shum is one of its main cities, along with Makurdi, Gboko, Katsina-Ala.

Around Shum, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.

Shum is located in Benue State, Nigeria.

Shum is located at coordinates 7.32° N, 8.96° E in Benue State, Nigeria.

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