Plateau State, Nigeria · Africa
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Jos is a major city located in Plateau State, Nigeria. With a population of 1,040,000, it is one of the largest urban centers in Africa.
On a road trip, Jos sits in Nigeria. It's in the Africa/Lagos time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Jos to your route.
Jos is a city in Plateau State of North-Central region of Nigeria with a population of about 900,000 residents based on the 2006 census. Popularly called "J-Town", it is the administrative capital and largest city of Plateau State. The city is situated on the Jos plateau which lies within the Guinea Savannah ofRead more
North-Central Nigeria. It connects most of the North-Eastern capitals to the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, by road. Driving in and out of Jos, traffic encounters very steep and windy bends and mountainous sceneries typical of the plateau, from which the state derives its name.
During the period of British colonial rule, Jos became an important centre for tin mining after large deposits of cassiterite, the main ore for the metal, were discovered. It is also the trading hub of Plateau State as commercial activities are steadily increasing.
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Jos is located in Plateau State, Nigeria, Africa. The coordinates are 9.9285 latitude, 8.8921 longitude.
Jos has a population of approximately 1,040,000 people, making it a major city in Nigeria.
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