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Sokoto, Niger State

Nigeria

City9.6724° N, 6.6306° E

Sokoto is a city in Niger State, Nigeria.

Population—
ProvinceNiger State
Coordinates9.6724° N, 6.6306° E
CountryNigeria

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About Sokoto

At coordinates 9.67° N, 6.63° E, Sokoto lies in the Northern Hemisphere. The city belongs to Niger State in Nigeria.

Cities in Niger State

The Niger State region of Nigeria is home to Sokoto and other cities such as Minna, Bida, Suleja.

Minna425,000Bida400,000Suleja162,135Kontagora98,754Baro26,821Zungeru24,447Tegina24,037Mokwa21,128Babana17,617Rijau16,613

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Sokoto includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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Gidan MakamCity
0.4 km
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Samma EkoshakwataCity
0.6 km
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NyaboCity
0.8 km
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TachiCity
1.1 km
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CachalaCity
1.5 km
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SpringCity
1.8 km
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RukuCity
2.5 km
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TaigeCity
2.6 km
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KulumiCity
2.8 km
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MadayoCity
3.1 km
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WabyeCity
3.2 km
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WombeCity
3.9 km
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New GurusupeCity
4 km
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Gidan DagmaCity
4.1 km
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SeegbeCity
4.5 km
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GurusuCity
4.6 km
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MadaCity
4.8 km
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Gidan SugbiCity
4.9 km
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PamukoCity
5.8 km
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JatayiCity
5.9 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

What province or state is Sokoto in?

Sokoto is located in Niger State, Nigeria.

Where is Sokoto located?

Sokoto is located at coordinates 9.67° N, 6.63° E in Niger State, Nigeria.

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