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Yola, Adamawa

Nigeria

Regional capital9.2084° N, 12.4815° E

Yola is a city located in Nigeria, specifically in the Adamawa province. With a population of approximately 460,000, it is a significant urban center within the country.

Population460,000
ProvinceAdamawa
Coordinates9.2084° N, 12.4815° E
CountryNigeria
Rank in Nigeria#31 of 61,423

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Nearest Airports

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Yola Airport

YOLRegional

7.8 km away

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Garoua International Airport

GOUInternational

98.7 km away

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Jalingo Airport

DNJALocal

135.9 km away

About Yola

Situated at coordinates 9.20839° latitude and 12.48146° longitude, Yola lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 180 meters and operates within the Africa/Lagos timezone.

Yola ranks 31st out of 475 cities in Nigeria by population. The city is part of a country with a total urban population of 76,201,364, making it one of the notable urban areas.

Cities in Adamawa

The city is part of Adamawa province. Specific rankings of cities within the province are not provided, and there are no other cities listed in the evidence.

Jimeta248,148Mubi225,705Numan77,617Gombi19,616Ganye15,178Madagali12,919Toungo11,759Holma9,199Ngurore8,139Mayo-Belwa6,304

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Yola includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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Wuro HausaCity
2.1 km
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MadumariCity
2.2 km
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LelewaljeCity
2.6 km
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Wuro DoleCity
2.8 km
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Wuro ChekkeCity
3.2 km
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Ngesa LamidoCity
3.6 km
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Rumnde-AjujiCity
3.6 km
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Wuro ModibboCity
3.7 km
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KumoCity
3.8 km
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DanboreCity
3.9 km
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LakareCity
4 km
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Rumnde KofaCity
4.1 km
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Yolde PateCity
4.1 km
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RugangeCity
4.1 km
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Rumnde DomaCity
4.4 km
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BonafeCity
4.4 km
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JabbiCity
4.4 km
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Wuro Dole YakamleCity
4.7 km
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HokkatareCity
4.7 km
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KarewaCity
4.7 km

Universities in Yola

Yola is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Modibbo Adama University, Yola1981——
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Explore Nigeria

Users can explore other cities in Nigeria, compare countries, view rankings, or check the full city list for more information.

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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 is the population of Yola?

The population of Yola is approximately 460,000.

In which province/state is Yola located?

Yola is located in Adamawa province.

What are the coordinates of Yola?

The coordinates of Yola are 9.20839° latitude and 12.48146° longitude.

What is the elevation of Yola?

The elevation of Yola is 180 meters.

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