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Lokoja
Kogi State, Nigeria · Africa
About Lokoja
Lokoja sits on the route: 20 minutes from Icheu.
Lokoja is in Kogi State, Nigeria, with about 61,000 people. The nearest town is Icheu, about 11 km away.
Lokoja () is a city in central Nigeria. It lies at the confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers and is the capital city of Kogi State.
While the Bassa Nge, Yoruba (primarily the Oworo, who are a subgroup of the Yoruba) and Nupe are indigenous to the area, other ethnic groups in Nigeria, including the Kupa-Nupe, Hausa,Read more
Ebira, Igala, Igbo, Bini/Edo, and Tiv have recently established themselves. Lokoja is projected to be the third fastest growing city on the African continent between 2020 and 2025, with a 5.93% growth rate.
It was listed as a second class township by the 1917 township ordinance of the colonial administration, indicating that Lokoja is an old city. Lokoja was founded in 1857 by William Balfour Baikie, a British explorer, who established a trading post on the banks of the Niger River. The city's strategic location made it an important center for trade and commerce in the region. Lokoja is a city with a rich history, cultural significance, and economic importance. Its strategic location and natural beauty make it a popular destination for tourists and investors alike.
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Lokoja is in Kogi State, Nigeria, about 11 km from Icheu.
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- Population
- 60,579
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Nigeria
- Region
- Kogi State
- Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
- Coordinates
- 7.7969, 6.7405
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Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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