Makurdi
Capital city of Benue State, Nigeria / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Makurdi is the capital of Benue State, located in central Nigeria,[2] and part of the Middle Belt region of central Nigeria. The city is situated on the south bank of the Benue River. In 2016, Makurdi and the surrounding areas had an estimated population of 365,000.[3][4][5]
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Makurdi | |
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LGA and State Capital | |
Coordinates: 7°44′N 8°30′E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Benue State |
Area | |
• Total | 937.4 km2 (361.9 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 433,700 |
• Density | 460/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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