# Makurdi LGA, Benue State – Villages, Map & Nearest Services

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/benue/makurdi/

Local government area · Benue State 

# Makurdi

Makurdi is a local government area (LGA) of Nigeria in Benue State. It covers **812.2 km²**. Its main town is Makurdi. 188 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 69 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 812km²
- 69mapped services
- 97 mtypical elevation

## Where is Makurdi?

Makurdi lies in [Benue State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/benue/), [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). It borders 4 other local government areas: [Doma](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/nasarawa/doma/), [Guma](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/benue/guma/), [Gwer East](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/benue/gwer-east/) and [Gwer West](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/benue/gwer-west/). By area it is the 354th largest of 774 local government areas in Nigeria. It covers 2.6% of [Benue State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/benue/). The centre of Makurdi is about 185 km in a straight line from Abuja, the capital. The centre point is at 7.7355° N, 8.5183° E.

Source: [Office for the Surveyor General of the Federation of Nigeria (OSGOF), Ehealth, United Nations Cartographic Section (UNCS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-nga).

## Things to see in and around Makurdi

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Makurdi: 1 monument.

- WURUKUM ROUND ABOUT · monument

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Makurdi

- Time zoneUTC+1, no daylight saving · Africa/Lagos
- CurrencyNaira (NGN)
- Country calling code+234
- LanguagesEnglish, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fulah
- Plug typesType D, G · 230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Makurdi Airport (MDI) · Makurdi11 km
- Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU) · Enegu176 km

### Nearest railway station

Makurdi (Makurdi), about 1.9 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:08) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:30, sunset around 18:11).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Makurdi

Open gazetteers list **188 villages, towns and localities** in Makurdi. The largest with a recorded population: Makurdi (390,000). Settlements here lie between about 68 m and 175 m above sea level (median 97 m).

- Aaregh
- Abagi
- Achin
- Ada
- Adem
- Afurangu
- Agana
- Agbadi
- Agber
- Ageva
- Agia
- Agugbe
- Ajaver
- Ajia
- Ajibaji
- Ajo
- Ajoraku
- Ajunku
- Akiki
- Akil
- Akondonyou
- Akponaja
- Akume
- Alabusa
- Alawaye
- Ali
- Amala
- Amena
- Angur
- Anjogh
- Ankpe
- Anongu
- Anshwa
- Antsa
- Apir
- Aprimbo
- Asagh
- Asamakaha
- Asuir
- Ataata
- Atsumbau
- Ayodu
- Baba
- Bende
- Chavkar
- Chetiv
- Chia
- Dafa
- Demyongo
- Diarkume
- Doka
- Gaba
- Gausambe
- Gaval
- Gbashima
- Gever
- Gide
- Gyarkpa
- Hembe
- Hench
- Honge
- Hwel
- Hyohemba
- Iber
- Ibuor
- Igo
- Ihyev
- Ikpaam
- Ior
- Iwa
- Iyaragega
- Iyorember Aninov
- Iyorge
- Iyorkyaa
- Iyortyer
- Jabela
- Jindu
- Joo
- Juru
- Kanshio
- Kaver
- Konjo
- Kponch Amu
- Kpughuur
- Kubeli
- Kuman
- Kurkyor
- Kuwaghtumen
- Kwabo
- Kyaan
- Kyabashi
- Kyado
- Kyambe
- Kyoon
- Labe
- Makurdi
- Makurdi North
- Marondu
- Mbaterem
- Mgbekpa
- Mtu
- Nongur
- Nyamkor
- Nyamsando
- Nyer
- Nyikua
- Nyili
- Okoho
- Onyajo
- Orchiga
- Orkpoogh
- Ortir
- Orwuatsaga
- Oshiver
- Penda
- Road Camp Number One
- Saka
- Sekonyi
- Shawon
- Shuur
- Stasungu
- Sum Apir
- Swam
- Tar
- Tatyough
- Tepe
- Tionsha
- Tivkaa
- Tse Aba
- Tse Ayira
- Tse Gbagir
- Tse Poor
- Tse-Akaza
- Tse-Amoche
- Tse-Anyar
- Tse-Aondoka
- Tse-Asinbe
- Tse-Uperegh
- Tseabaa
- Tseagber
- Tseakom
- Tsegbam
- Tsegbayi
- Tsegugu
- Tsekir
- Tsekom
- Tsenhange
- Tseoho
- Tsepeke
- Tsetor
- Tsugh
- Tsuwa
- Tyina
- Tyo
- Tyodugh
- Tyogben
- Tyohema
- Tyokaa
- Ucha
- Ude
- Udoma
- Uga
- Uga Soja
- Ugbe
- Ugbonko
- Ugoh
- Uhambe
- Uko
- Ukor
- Usan
- Ute
- Utenger
- Uzever
- Uzeza
- Ver
- Viashima
- Waku
- Walmayo
- Wuana
- Wuna
- Yaiko
- Yaor Caro
- Yenge
- Yesa
- Yomgbea
- Youngu
- Ywa
- Zezo

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Makurdi

Named natural and historic features inside Makurdi, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

13 rivers and streams.

- Konijha
- Mu River
- River Agu
- River Ahum
- River Ake
- River Arere
- River Aso
- River Baa
- River Fete
- River Jande
- River Kbege
- River Kereke
- River Ukoghor

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Makurdi Forest Reserve

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Makurdi Airport

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Makurdi and the best time to visit

In Makurdi, the warmest month is Mar (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Dec (24 °C). About 1,229 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (217 mm) and the driest Dec (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to April**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 5 

Feb 27 12 

Mar 28 35 

Apr 28 108 

May 27 142 

Jun 26 152 

Jul 25 170 

Aug 25 201 

Sep 25 217 

Oct 26 154 

Nov 26 32 

Dec 24 2 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Makurdi

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Fred-Franca Memorial Hospital · Makurdi 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.73653&mlon=8.51597#map=17/7.73653/8.51597) 

Petrol pump TotalEnergies Kashim Ibrahim Filling Station · Makurdi 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.72935&mlon=8.53517#map=17/7.72935/8.53517) 

Hotel Benue Metropolitan Hotel and Resort · Makurdi 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.73950&mlon=8.52091#map=17/7.73950/8.52091) 

Mall Ndupet Shopping Plaza · Makurdi 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.72340&mlon=8.53459#map=17/7.72340/8.53459) 

School Holy Child Secondary School Makurdi · Makurdi 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.71773&mlon=8.50726#map=17/7.71773/8.50726) 

College Nazareth Institute of Health Science and Technology · Makurdi 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.72950&mlon=8.51959#map=17/7.72950/8.51959) 

Police station Benue State Police Command, Makurdi · Makurdi 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.73026&mlon=8.52968#map=17/7.73026/8.52968) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Makurdi

Places mapped inside Makurdi in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals8
- Petrol pumps4
- Hotels24
- Shopping malls2
- Schools5
- Colleges and universities14
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants8
- Police stations2
- Dental clinics1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other local government areas in Benue State

- Ado
- Agatu
- Apa
- Buruku
- Gboko
- Guma
- Gwer East
- Gwer West
- Katsina-Ala
- Konshisha
- Kwande
- Logo
- Obi
- Ogbadibo
- Ohimini
- Oju
- Okpokwu
- Oturkpo
- Tarka
- Ukum
- Ushongo
- Vandeikya

## Quick answers

- Where is Makurdi?In Benue State, Nigeria
- What borders Makurdi?Doma, Guma, Gwer East and Gwer West
- What is there to see in Makurdi?WURUKUM ROUND ABOUT
- What time zone is Makurdi in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Makurdi?Naira (NGN)
- What language is spoken in Makurdi?English, Hausa, Yoruba (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Makurdi?188 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Makurdi?Settlements lie between 68 m and 175 m
- What is the best time to visit Makurdi?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Makurdi?Fred-Franca Memorial Hospital, about 0.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Makurdi?TotalEnergies Kashim Ibrahim Filling Station, about 2.0 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Makurdi?8 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Makurdi?4 mapped
- What is the P-code of Makurdi?NG007013 (OCHA common operational dataset)