Makurdi
Nigeria · Benue StateNG
Capital city of Benue State, Nigeria
Makurdi is the capital of Benue State, located in central Nigeria, and part of the Middle Belt region of central Nigeria. The city is situated along the Benue River. In 2017, Makurdi's urban population was 517,342.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 170,925
- Coordinates
- 7.734, 8.521
- Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
- Elevation
- 104 m
Overview of Makurdi
Makurdi — a compact city in Benue State, Nigeria — is worth a place on your map. About 170,925 people are based here. And it shows in how much there is to see. Its strongest draws are adventure, culture and nature. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Makurdi
Adventure in Makurdi
(2)Adventure in Makurdi covers Off Road Trails and Parachute. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Makurdi.
Culture in Makurdi
(1)For culture, expect Cathedrals. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Makurdi.
Nature in Makurdi
(1)On the nature side, Makurdi offers National Parks. It is a direct read of Makurdi's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in Makurdi
(1)Sports lovers get Running. It is a direct read of Makurdi's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Makurdi
April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, Makurdi is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to Africa/Lagos on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Makurdi that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Makurdi known for?
- Travellers associate Makurdi with adventure, culture and nature. It sits in Benue State, Nigeria and counts about 170,925 residents.
- What can you do in Makurdi?
- Makurdi is tagged with Off Road Trails, Parachute, Cathedrals, National Parks and Running, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Makurdi?
- April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable.
- Where is Makurdi located?
- Makurdi belongs to Benue State, Nigeria, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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