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Numan

Adamawa, Nigeria · Africa

About Numan

Numan sits on the route: 25 minutes from Demsa.

Numan is a town located in Adamawa, Nigeria. With a population of 77,617, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Numan 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 Numan to your route.

About Numan

Numan , also known as Nomweh (meaning 'hilltop'), is a town and a Local Government Area in Adamawa State, Nigeria. It is a port town that lies on the confluence of Benue River and Gongola River. The predominant ethnic group in the town are the Bwatiye (Bachama) people who have a reputation of being unconquered

Read more warriors in all their history. The Bwatiye people are led by a First Class King known as the Hama Bachama, who is the paramount ruler of the Bachama Kingdom, whose Voti (palace) is in Numan the administrative seat of the throne while Lamurde has another palace for the King as that is the spiritual or ancestral home of the Bwatiye people. The name of the current King is Homun (King) Dr Daniel Ismaila Shaga OON, who ascended the throne in 2020. The Queen of the Bachama kingdom is referred to as Mbamto (Queen) and she is Mbamto Rosaline Daniel Ismaila Shaga. They currently have four children whose names aren't identified yet. The town is the location of Adamawa State Polytechnic.

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Where is Numan located?

Numan is located in Adamawa, Nigeria, Africa. The coordinates are 9.4637 latitude, 12.0306 longitude.

What is the population of Numan?

Numan has a population of approximately 77,617 people, making it a town in Nigeria.

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Quick Information

Population
77,617
Continent
Africa
Country
Nigeria
Region
Adamawa
Timezone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
9.4637, 12.0306

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When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Numan.

Demsa

🇳🇬 Nigeria

13 km away

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