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Benue state

Benue State Map - Local Government areas

  • Date Created November 27, 2021
  • Capital Markurdi Town
  • LGA Chairman
  • Land Area
  • Population
  • GDP

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History Of Makurdi

Makurdi Local Government Area is in Benue State, located in the North Central geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The headquarters of Makurdi Local Government Area is in the town of Makurdi. Makurdi LGA covers a total area of 36 square kilometers.

The current estimated population of Makurdi LGA is approximately 401,762 inhabitants. Makurdi shares boundaries with Guma and Gwer West Local Government Areas, as well as parts of Nasarawa State. The area hosts members of diverse ethnic affiliations. The Tiv and English languages are spoken in Makurdi LGA. Makurdi LGA hosts the town of Makurdi, which is also the capital city of Benue State.

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