Jos North is a Local Government Area in Plateau State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the city center of Jos.The postal code of the area is 930.[1]
Jos North
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LGA | |
Nickname(s): J-Town | |
![]() ![]() Jos North Location in Nigeria | |
Coordinates: 9°55′N 8°54′E | |
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State | Plateau State |
Headquarters | Jos |
Area | |
• Total | 291 km2 (112 sq mi) |
Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 729,300 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
3-digit postal code prefix | 930 |
ISO 3166 code | NG.PL.JN |
It has an area of 291 km2 and a population of 729,300 at the 2006 census. The ethnic groups found in this area include: Hausa, Anaguta, Bache Irigwe and Berom.
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State capital: Jos | ||
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