Jimeta

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Jimeta
Jimeta (Nigeria )
Jimeta
Jimeta
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 9°16′45″N 12°26′45″E / 9.27917, 12.44583
Country Nigeria
State Adamawa State
Population (1991)
 - Total 73,080



Jimeta is a town in Adamawa State, Nigeria. The town's population was 73,080 as of 1991.[1] The elevation of Jimeta is 135 m,[2] and it lies along the Benue River.[1]

Jimeta and nearby Yola have interconnected histories, and, between 1935 and 1955, were unified as one town; Jimeta also serves as Yola's port.[1] Some refer to the two as "Jimeta Yola."[3][4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c "Jimeta". Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Retrieved on 2006-12-31. 
  2. ^ Jimeta, Nigeria. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. Retrieved on 2006-12-31.
  3. ^ Althomas, Adebayo Thomas (2006-04-21). Atiku Inaugurates Free Cataract Eye Centre. Retrieved on 2006-12-31.
  4. ^ Onu, Justice I (July 2005). Report of Social Capital Household Survey Pilot in Adamawa State, Nigeria. World Bank. Retrieved on 2006-12-31.

Coordinates: 9°16′45″N, 12°26′45″E

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