Makurdi

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Makurdi
Makurdi (Nigeria )
Makurdi
Makurdi
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 7°44′N 8°32′E / 7.733, 8.533
Country Nigeria
State Benue State

Makurdi is the capital of Benue State in Nigeria. The city is located in central Nigeria and is the base for the Nigerian Air Force Mig 21 and Jaguar aircraft squadrons. As of 2007 Makurdi had an estimated population of 319,797. [1]

[edit] Transport

Makurdi is located on a major tributary of the Niger River. It is also located on the main narrow gauge railway line running north from Port Harcourt, although this is not currently working. There are regular bus services linking Makurdi to neighbouring towns. It also houses two universities. Benue State University and the Federal University of Agriculture.

[edit] References

  1. ^ "The World Gazetteer". Retrieved on 2007-04-06.

Coordinates: 7°44′N, 8°32′E


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