Benue State: History, Location, People and Geography
WEBApr 29, 2020 · Benue is a State in the middle-East region of Nigeria, it has a population of about 2.8million based on the 1999 census record; its total land area is 34,059km 2 and it is among the 11 th in the country. Benue State has its capital at Makurdi and its GDP was estimated in 2007 to be $6.86billion, $1.592 billion.
The Benue Trough and Economic Importance - Jotscroll
WEBApr 29, 2020 · The Niger Benue trough is an important and unique rift feature that occupies a large part of Nigeria; it was formed from early Cretaceous rift complex known as the West and Central African Rift System. This trough covers an area of 1500km 2 and it extends to a distance150km. Benue trough occupies an intercontinental position and has a ...
Niger River: History, Spatial Extent, Facts and Its ... - Jotscroll
WEBApr 29, 2020 · History and Spatial Extent of Niger River. River Niger is a famous River in Nigeria; it is located in Niger State, its name comes from the Latin word niger, which means “black”. The native-born population call River Niger with different names such as ‘Jeliba’ or ‘Joliba’ in Manding dialect which means ‘great river’.
Langtang Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria
WEBApr 29, 2020 · Langtang is one of the biggest local governments in Plateau State; it is divided into two parts such as Langtang North and Langtang south. This local Government shares boundary with Shendam, Kanam and Wase. It has the local government secretariat situated at the heart of the town. It is the home of Prominent Generals of Nigeria, who …
Jos City: Location, History, Urban Growth and Climate
WEBApr 29, 2020 · Location and Geography of Jos Plateau. Jos Plateau State is located in the middle belt zone of Nigeria; it lies between latitude 90 5545.56N and longitude 805331.63E, According to the 2006 census, Jos plateau was said to have a population of 9000,000. The Jos plateau shares a common boundary with Bauchi state in the north, Taraba state in …
History of Makurdi, Location and Urban Growth - Jotscroll
WEBApr 29, 2020 · Makurdi is the Capital of Benue State, it was established in the 20 th century, and its total population was recorded to be 300,377 in 2006. Starting from 1927, Makurdi started gaining popularity however, in 1976; the town became the capital of Benue State even until now. Makurdi is essentially an administrative centre with very limited ...
Escarpment: Definition, Formation and Examples - Jotscroll
WEBApr 29, 2020 · Plateau escarpment: Plateau escarpment is the land that joins the highlands; it extends up to Wase, Langtang, Bauchi and up to Benue State. The rocks formed around here are igneous rocks which have been stratified due to high mica content that was formed years ago (that is to say, they form the older granite and have undergone excessive ...
Pankshin Local Government Area: Description, Urban growth
WEBApr 29, 2020 · Description of Pankshin. Pankshin is a notable Local Government area in Plateau state, Nigeria; it has its headquarters in Pankshin town. This local government covers an area of 1,524km 2 with its highest elevation reaching up to 1371m. As of 2006, Pankshin recorded a population of 191,685 in the town. The town is located at longitude …
Geography Archives - Page 8 of 12 - Jotscroll
WEBApr 29, 2020 · Benue State: History, Location, People and Geography May 6, 2022 April 29, 2020 by Razi Brown Benue is a State in the middle-East region of Nigeria, it has a population of about 2.8million based on the 1999 census record; its total land area is 34,059km2 and it is among the 11th in the country.
Great Makurdi Water Works: History, Treatment process and
WEBApr 29, 2020 · The Makurdi water got its source from the River Benue, this water plant is commonly called the Great Makurdi water works, it was basically constructed to have at about three phases; two of the phases have a capacity of 50,000 m/day or 2,100 m/h, for 24 hours of operation. The second phase of the treatment plant will have a capacity of …
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