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Yerkanta, Sokoto

Nigeria

City13.1512° N, 5.2363° E

Situated in Sokoto, Nigeria, Yerkanta is a city.

Population—
ProvinceSokoto
Coordinates13.1512° N, 5.2363° E
CountryNigeria

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About Yerkanta

Geographically, Yerkanta is positioned at 13.15° N, 5.24° E, within the Northern Hemisphere. It is administered as part of Sokoto, Nigeria.

Cities in Sokoto

Yerkanta is located in the Sokoto province of Nigeria. Other cities in the region include Sokoto, Tambuwal, Gwadabawa.

Sokoto1,040,000Tambuwal20,932Gwadabawa17,486Illela17,461Gandi13,940Wurno13,087Dange12,369Goronyo10,460Rabah8,707Binji6,717

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2.1 km
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TangwaleCity
2.3 km
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KauraCity
2.5 km
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Gidan DanidiCity
2.5 km
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KawaCity
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Gidan SalaCity
2.5 km
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GwagwareCity
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Gidan GoheCity
2.8 km
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MaidawaCity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What province or state is Yerkanta in?

Yerkanta is located in Sokoto, Nigeria.

Where is Yerkanta located?

Yerkanta is located at coordinates 13.15° N, 5.24° E in Sokoto, Nigeria.

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