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Yankya, Benue State

Nigeria

City7.2096° N, 8.9054° E

Yankya is a city in Benue State, Nigeria.

Population—
ProvinceBenue State
Coordinates7.2096° N, 8.9054° E
CountryNigeria

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About Yankya

At coordinates 7.21° N, 8.91° E, Yankya lies in the Northern Hemisphere. The city belongs to Benue State in Nigeria.

Cities in Benue State

The Benue State region of Nigeria is home to Yankya and other cities such as Makurdi, Gboko, Katsina-Ala.

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

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Yankya includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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JabiCity
0.1 km
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AtimCity
0.3 km
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AshaCity
0.7 km
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ValaveCity
0.8 km
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SelugaCity
1.2 km
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IseCity
1.5 km
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BumbulCity
1.6 km
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JavelaCity
1.8 km
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IvavgbeCity
1.8 km
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BatsaCity
1.9 km
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IhembeCity
2 km
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AluntseCity
2.1 km
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AhenCity
2.3 km
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IorsheCity
2.3 km
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ZuzuCity
2.3 km
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Tse-DumCity
2.4 km
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GbayamCity
2.6 km
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ItarCity
2.7 km
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AgbaCity
2.8 km
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UboCity
3 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

What province or state is Yankya in?

Yankya is located in Benue State, Nigeria.

Where is Yankya located?

Yankya is located at coordinates 7.21° N, 8.91° E in Benue State, Nigeria.

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