Where is Jos?
Jos is a city in Plateau State, Nigeria. Its population is about 1M inhabitants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jos located?
Jos is a city in Plateau State, Nigeria, located at 9.9285°N, 8.8921°E.
Which country is Jos in?
Jos is in Nigeria.
What is the population of Jos?
The population of Jos is approximately 1M inhabitants.
What region is Jos in?
Jos is located in the Plateau State region of Nigeria.
How far is Jos from Abuja?
Jos is approximately 181 km from Abuja, the capital of Nigeria.
What time zone is Jos in?
Jos is in the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What are the coordinates of Jos?
The geographic coordinates of Jos are 9.9285°N, 8.8921°E.
What cities are near Jos?
Cities near Jos include: Abuja, Kaduna.
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