Biu
Nigeria · Borno StateNG
Place in Borno State, Nigeria
Biu is a town and a Local Government Area (LGA) in southern Borno State of Nigeria. The town is the administrative centre of the LGA and was once the capital of the Biu kingdom, and is now capital of the Biu Emirate. Biu lies on the Biu Plateau at an average elevation of 626 metres. The region is semi-arid.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 109,253
- Coordinates
- 10.613, 12.195
- Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Biu
Part of Borno State, Nigeria, Biu is a mid-sized city. With 109,253 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for nature.
Things to do in Biu
Nature in Biu
(2)Our data lists Desert and Volcanoes as nature options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Biu's own activity tags.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Borno State; once there, walking covers most of Biu. The local time zone is Africa/Lagos.
Similar destinations
Places near Biu that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Biu known for?
- Biu is mainly a destination for nature, set in Borno State, Nigeria with around 109,253 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Biu?
- You can plan around Desert and Volcanoes in Biu. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Biu located?
- Administratively, Biu sits in Borno State, Nigeria — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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