# Bosso LGA, Niger State – Villages, Map & Nearest Services

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/bosso/

Local government area · Niger State 

# Bosso

Bosso is a local government area (LGA) of Nigeria in Niger State. It covers **1,519.7 km²**. Its main town is Maikunkele. 103 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 19 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,520km²
- 19mapped services
- 263 mtypical elevation

## Where is Bosso?

Bosso lies in [Niger State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/), [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). It borders 6 other local government areas: [Chanchaga](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/chanchaga/), [Gbako](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/gbako/), [Katcha](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/katcha/), [Paikoro](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/paikoro/), [Shiroro](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/shiroro/) and [Wushishi](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/wushishi/). By area it is the 192nd largest of 774 local government areas in Nigeria. It covers 2.1% of [Niger State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/). The centre of Bosso is about 140 km in a straight line from Abuja, the capital. It is about 22 km from Minna, the main town of Niger State. The centre point is at 9.5978° N, 6.3452° 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).

## Know before you go: Bosso

- 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

- Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) · Abuja120 km
- Kaduna International Airport (KAD) · Kaduna162 km

### Nearest railway station

Gidan Mata Station (Shiroro), about 20 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 06:14) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:42, sunset around 18:16).

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 Bosso

Open gazetteers list **103 villages, towns and localities** in Bosso. Settlements here lie between about 114 m and 391 m above sea level (median 263 m).

- Baganakwo
- Bako
- Bako Pompu
- Beji
- Biako
- Bosso
- Bua
- Cachala
- Chanchaga
- Chukuna
- Daga
- Dogon Layi
- Dutsen Kora
- Epigi
- Etsumusa
- Fauchikauta
- Gadin Singwadna
- Gaygari
- Gbanganga
- Gidan Baduko
- Gidan Dagma
- Gidan Dogo
- Gidan Makam
- Gidan Sarikin Nama
- Gidan Sugbi
- Gindi Dutse
- Gongwapi
- Gurusu
- Gusasi
- Gwodeyi
- Jangaru
- Jatayi
- Jigbeji
- Kadan
- Kangwo
- Kasabo
- Kezeji
- Kiukapa
- Kora
- Kosheba
- Kuka
- Kulumi
- Kuyi
- Kwaiyi
- Kwalkwata
- Lapai
- Lashanbi
- Legbe
- Lugboyi
- Mada
- Madayo
- Maikunkele
- Mallam Garba
- Manhapi
- Mapi
- Marikishi
- Matumbi
- Nagun
- Nakpankutu
- Nangau
- New Gurusupe
- Nini
- Numbupi
- Numu
- Nyabo
- Pai
- Pamuko
- Petta
- Ruku
- Sabon Dagga
- Sabon Gari Supa
- Sabongari
- Samma Ekoshakwata
- Sanakpan
- Sauke
- Seegbe
- Shadne
- Shafa
- Shaluko
- Sharipata
- Shaukikafuta
- Sheta
- Shipada
- Sofon Dagga
- Sofon Jigbeji
- Sokoto
- Spring
- Tachi
- Tai
- Taige
- Tasaban
- Tudun Fulani
- Tunda Wada
- Tungan Alade
- Tungan Kaura
- Tungawayin
- Ungwan Kasi
- Wabye
- Wombe
- Wuna
- Yankpako
- Yatayi
- Zokwogi

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 Bosso

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

### Water

35 rivers and streams; 1 dam.

- Bosso Dam Water Works
- Gwakodna
- Kumadina
- River Bagan
- River Bako
- River Basiyasa
- River Buwakugo
- River Diangbako
- River Dobi
- River Ekpa
- River Gamboko
- River Ganga Moruli
- River Gbadadna
- River Gbarako
- River Gora
- River Guduko
- River Jeigbudna
- River Jikwo
- River Kadan
- River Kwochi
- River Lashin
- River Maraya
- River Moyiko
- River Nakwo

…and 12 more.

### Hills and mountains

8 hills.

- Maikunkele Hill · 427 m
- Geiga Hill · 381 m
- Dumasagwugwu Hill · 352 m
- Kpidna Hill · 316 m
- Shadan Hill · 300 m
- Beji Hill · 292 m
- Daggan Hill · 249 m
- Gartu Hill · 238 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Minna Fuel Forest Reserve

### Getting around

1 airport; 1 railway station.

- Minna Airport
- Shakwata Station

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 Bosso and the best time to visit

In Bosso, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (25 °C). About 1,151 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (241 mm) and the driest Dec (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to February**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 2 

Feb 27 6 

Mar 30 14 

Apr 30 76 

May 28 121 

Jun 27 141 

Jul 26 192 

Aug 25 241 

Sep 26 233 

Oct 26 117 

Nov 26 7 

Dec 25 1 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Bosso

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Bangwu Maternal And Child Health Clinic · Bosso 7.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.53880&mlon=6.31917#map=17/9.53880/6.31917) 

Bank Microfinance Bank · Bosso 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.65555&mlon=6.52865#map=17/9.65555/6.52865) 

Petrol pump TotalEnergies Western Bypass Service Station · Bosso 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.64286&mlon=6.51013#map=17/9.64286/6.51013) 

Hotel Golden Palace Guest Inn (Minna Niger State) · Chanchaga 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.63795&mlon=6.53023#map=17/9.63795/6.53023) 

Mall Abunamu plaza · Chanchaga 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.63012&mlon=6.52596#map=17/9.63012/6.52596) 

School Police Secondary School,Minna · Chanchaga 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.64250&mlon=6.51365#map=17/9.64250/6.51365) 

College Main Campus (Gidan Kwano) · Bosso 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.53200&mlon=6.44751#map=17/9.53200/6.44751) 

Police station Minna Police State Headquarters · Chanchaga 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.62921&mlon=6.52718#map=17/9.62921/6.52718) 

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 Bosso

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

- Hospitals6
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels3
- Schools1
- Colleges and universities4
- Restaurants2

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 Niger State

- Agaie
- Agwara
- Bida
- Borgu
- Chanchaga
- Edati
- Gbako
- Gurara
- Katcha
- Kontagora
- Lapai
- Lavun
- Magama
- Mariga
- Mashegu
- Mokwa
- Muya
- Paikoro
- Rafi
- Rijau
- Shiroro
- Suleja
- Tafa
- Wushishi

## Quick answers

- Where is Bosso?In Niger State, Nigeria
- What borders Bosso?Chanchaga, Gbako, Katcha, Paikoro, Shiroro and Wushishi
- What time zone is Bosso in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Bosso?Naira (NGN)
- What language is spoken in Bosso?English, Hausa, Yoruba (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Bosso?103 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Bosso?Settlements lie between 114 m and 391 m
- What is the highest point in Bosso?Maikunkele Hill (427 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Bosso?October to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Bosso?Bangwu Maternal And Child Health Clinic, about 7.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Bosso?Microfinance Bank, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Bosso?TotalEnergies Western Bypass Service Station, about 19 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Bosso?6 mapped
- How many banks are in Bosso?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Bosso?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Bosso?NG027005 (OCHA common operational dataset)