# Plateau State, Nigeria – Local government areas & Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/plateau/

State · Nigeria 

# Plateau State

Plateau State is a state of Nigeria. It had an estimated **4,717,305 people** in 2022 on 26,507 km² (about 178 per km²). Its main town is Jos. It is divided into 17 local government areas. 916 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 663 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 4,717,305people (2022)
- 26,507km²
- 17local government areas
- 663mapped services

## How many people live in Plateau State?

Plateau State had an estimated **4,717,305 people** in 2022 — 2.2% of Nigeria, 23rd of 37 states. There are 1,043 women for every 1,000 men (above the Nigeria figure of 1,001). Spread over 26,507 km², that is about **178 people per km²**, 26th of 37 states.

40.6% of people are children under 15 and 2.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 19 across Nigeria). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 76 children and older people.

0–4 ****714,531**

5–9 ****636,132**

10–14 ****565,127**

15–19 ****498,935**

20–24 ****450,404**

25–29 ****371,021**

30–34 ****313,511**

35–39 ****285,137**

40–44 ****244,226**

45–49 ****187,359**

50–54 ****144,788**

55–59 ****109,644**

60–64 ****80,152**

65–69 ****52,105**

70–74 ****32,286**

75–79 ****18,019**

80+ ****13,928**

Source: [UNFPA and United States Census Bureau - PEPFAR program via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-nga).

## Where is Plateau State?

Plateau State lies in [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). It borders 4 other states: [Bauchi State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/bauchi/), [Kaduna State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/), [Nasarawa State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/nasarawa/) and [Taraba State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/taraba/). By area it is the 16th largest of 37 states in Nigeria. It covers 2.9% of [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). The centre of Plateau State is about 237 km in a straight line from Abuja, the capital. The centre point is at 9.3802° N, 9.6282° 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 Plateau State

OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Plateau State: 2 castles and forts; 1 museum; 1 gallery; 1 zoo; 1 attraction.

- Jos Museum · museum
- PONZHI GANI RESIDENT · castle or fort
- Village Head palace Kyan Rikkos · castle or fort
- Wase Rock · attraction
- Abuja Hostel Gallery · gallery
- Jos zoological garden · zoo

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: Plateau State

- 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

- Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) · Jos88 km
- Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU) · Bauchi123 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 06:01) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:29, sunset around 18:03).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:41 18:18 11.6 h 

Feb 06:40 18:30 11.8 h 

Mar 06:29 18:32 12.1 h 

Apr 06:11 18:31 12.3 h 

May 06:01 18:33 12.5 h 

Jun 06:01 18:41 12.7 h 

Jul 06:08 18:45 12.6 h 

Aug 06:13 18:39 12.4 h 

Sep 06:11 18:22 12.2 h 

Oct 06:09 18:05 11.9 h 

Nov 06:15 17:57 11.7 h 

Dec 06:29 18:03 11.6 h 

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.

## Local government areas of Plateau State

Local government area Area km² Localities Services 

[Barikin Ladi](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/plateau/barikin-ladi/) 997 70 2 

[Bassa](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/plateau/bassa/) 1,648 59 5 

[Bokkos](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/plateau/bokkos/) 1,721 44 2 

[Jos East](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/plateau/jos-east/) 1,028 45 1 

[Jos North](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/plateau/jos-north/) 262 48 511 

[Jos South](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/plateau/jos-south/) 566 62 107 

[Kanam](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/plateau/kanam/) 2,746 38 2 

[Kanke](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/plateau/kanke/) 940 17 4 

[Langtang North](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/plateau/langtang-north/) 782 36 12 

[Langtang South](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/plateau/langtang-south/) 1,199 22 0 

[Mangu](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/plateau/mangu/) 1,610 32 5 

[Mikang](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/plateau/mikang/) 785 36 0 

[Pankshin](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/plateau/pankshin/) 1,435 26 6 

[Qua'an Pan](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/plateau/qua-an-pan/) 2,540 124 1 

[Riyom](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/plateau/riyom/) 828 56 0 

[Shendam](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/plateau/shendam/) 2,440 144 3 

[Wase](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/plateau/wase/) 4,979 84 2 

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); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Villages and localities in Plateau State

Open gazetteers list **916 villages, towns and localities** in Plateau State. The largest with a recorded population: Jos (1,040,000), Pankshin (31,516), Bukuru (15,540), Yelwa (13,234), Langtang (13,172) and Bokkos (12,538). Settlements here lie between about 113 m and 1,422 m above sea level (median 335 m).

- Abuti
- Afang
- Agidi
- Agwala
- Ajikemai
- Akiri
- Akku
- Akwat
- Alluwa
- Amale
- Amangam
- Amo
- Ampan
- Amper
- Ampia
- Andel
- Anglo-Jos
- Angwak
- Angwan Jukun
- Angwan Rogo
- Angwan Wambai
- Angware
- Antil
- Anungo
- Aphalan
- Arim
- Arna
- Asakye
- Assai
- Assob Hausa
- Ataka
- Atserabem
- Ause
- Auta
- Baal
- Baap
- Babanfadama
- Bachit
- Bad
- Badakoshi Kangwa
- Badni
- Baka
- Bakin Chiawa
- Bakin Kande
- Bakin Kogi
- Bakin Rijiya
- Bakkoh
- Balburu
- Baltap
- Banfa
- Bang
- Bangai
- Bar Bonga
- Bar Gada
- Bar Jirg Summa
- Bar Jirgi Summa
- Bar Tin-Tin
- Bar-n-Bako
- Bar-n-John
- Barakin
- Barakin Acha
- Barakin Akawo
- Barakin Angundi
- Barakin Babele
- Barakin Columbai
- Barakin Danbo
- Barakin Dangurugu
- Barakin Darowa
- Barakin Delimi Sabuwa
- Barakin Dogon Gaba
- Barakin Ferin Fula
- Barakin Gangare
- Barakin Gero
- Barakin Gurum
- Barakin Halley
- Barakin Indi
- Barakin Katarko
- Barakin Kaya
- Barakin Kowa
- Barakin Kuru Baba
- Barakin Kuru Three
- Barakin Kwi
- Barakin Lerawi
- Barakin Limoro
- Barakin Mairaga
- Barakin Mar
- Barakin Matari
- Barakin Mayanga
- Barakin Momo Dogo
- Barakin Nafam Dregi
- Barakin Naraguta
- Barakin Nda
- Barakin Passa
- Barakin Rafin Atcha
- Barakin Rafin Gora
- Barakin Russo
- Barakin Sabawa
- Barakin Sabon
- Barakin Sauki
- Barakin Sho
- Barakin Tenti Maigajerin Wondo
- Barakin Tumbakiri
- Barakin Werram
- Barakin Yampita
- Bargesh
- Barikin Bako
- Barikin Gidar Kanat
- Barikin Habu
- Barikin Jirga Summa
- Barikin Kogi
- Barikin Maiadiko
- Barikin Momo Dogo
- Barikin Sabon Gidan Kanat
- Barikin Sabon Gidar Kanat
- Barikin Tin Tin
- Barikin-Biak
- Barkin Ladi
- Barkogi
- Baron
- Bashar
- Bassa
- Batura
- Bawan Dodo
- Belnin
- Bembem
- Bena
- Bepmi
- Biak
- Bilsin
- Binch
- Binchi
- Biribis
- Birnin Riliy
- Bisa
- Bisichi
- Biyok
- Bokkos
- Bonga
- Boor
- Boret
- Boswas
- Bua
- Buendem
- Buga-da-gindi
- Bugata
- Bugundu
- Buji
- Buka Bokwai
- Buka Bokwo
- Bukuru
- Bul
- Bum
- Bunum
- Burdinga
- Buzo
- Bwall
- Bwarat
- Bwelgan
- Bwol
- Central Shen
- Chado
- Chantim
- Chemso
- Chip
- Chokobo
- Dabam
- Dada
- Dadin Kowa
- Dadinkowa
- Daffo
- Dafil
- Dagam
- Dahot
- Dal
- Dalong
- Dambari
- Damshin
- Dan Aba
- Dan Bagarimi
- Dan Kurma
- Dan Tsofo
- Danbagarmi
- Danboa
- Danbosh
- Danfar
- Danfon
- Danga
- Dangdalang
- Dangurugu
- Dardang
- Darowa
- Dass
- Daw
- Dawaki
- Dengi
- Der
- Derlit
- Dibir
- Dimmuk
- Dinya
- Dogo Ruwa
- Dogo-na-Hawa
- Dogon
- Dogon Dinia
- Dogon Karfi
- Dogon Ruwa
- Dogon Yaro
- Doka Tofa
- Dokku
- Dole
- Dolori
- Dongwan
- Doop
- Dorowa
- Dorowa Gindin Dutse
- Du
- Duger
- Dugon Kurmi
- Dugum
- Duguza
- Dungba
- Dungba Angas
- Dunggoeshing
- Dungten
- Dungum
- Dungun
- Dunhens
- Dunkul
- Dupal
- Durbi
- Durimi
- Duruka
- Durumi
- Dutsen Daji
- Dutsen Kato
- Dutsen Rimi
- Dutsin Kurra
- Dutsin Ruwa
- Duwop
- Fadisonka
- Fajul
- Fale
- Farin Yashe
- Farin-Ruwa
- Fedare
- Fefur
- Feri
- Feru
- Ferum
- Fier
- Firse
- Fobur
- Foram
- Foron
- Forum
- Fugun
- Furaka
- Fursum
- Fursum (1)
- Fusa
- Fuskam
- Fuskam;Fuskam Mata
- Gaar
- Gabami
- Gabgell
- Gaklang
- Galadima
- Gamajigo
- Gamakai
- Gamji
- Gana
- Gana Daji
- Ganawuri
- Gangara
- Gangare
- Gani
- Ganji
- Ganjuwa
- Gar
- Garbabi
- Garram
- Garu
- Garua
- Gashish
- Gassa
- Gate
- Gaude
- Gazum
- Gbaldum
- Gbedam
- Gbogbok
- Gbokot
- Gbun
- Gena Rombo
- Gengere Kibo
- Gennaret
- Geri-n-Gada
- Geriam
- Gerkawa
- Gero
- Gida-Giwa
- Gidan Adamu
- Gidan Ali
- Gidan Dogo
- Gidan Hardo Dangana
- Gidan Kogi
- Gidan Lifidi
- Gidan Shehu
- Gidan Tata
- Gidan Tsofo
- Gidan-Damok
- Gidgid
- Gilkobi
- Gimbi
- Gindi
- Gindi Akwati
- Gindi Dutse
- Gindiri
- Gir
- Girakhas
- Giring
- Giwa
- Giwa Kogi
- Giyer
- Goelagand
- Goepil
- Gogdi
- Gogotkoen
- Gomlar
- Gongiang
- Gora
- Gorom
- Gorvel
- Goshin Dutsi
- Gu
- Gube
- Guduk
- Gugur
- Gugwal
- Gum
- Gumshir
- Gunnam
- Gunok
- Guonam
- Gura Top
- Gurum
- Gusti
- Gusu
- Gwadung
- Gwafan
- Gwaji
- Gwaktok
- Gwame
- Gwan
- Gwanden
- Gwangalang
- Gwangen
- Gwanzarme
- Gwender
- Gwiwan Kogi
- Gwol
- Gwolong
- Gwong
- Gwosh
- Gyambar
- Gyangyan
- Gyel
- G’nar
- Hah
- Hammari
- Hanchin Kare
- Hausa
- Hausawa
- Hawan Kibu
- Heipang
- Het
- Honeymoon Cottage
- Hoss
- Hoss Station
- Hoton
- Hurti
- Hwolshe
- Ida
- Igwara
- Ikputu
- Ilar
- Inshar
- Ishu
- Iyam
- Jabzin
- Jak
- Jal
- Jali
- Jam
- Jambari
- Jan
- Janjin
- Jantar Extension
- Janyaro
- Jarak

…and 516 more.

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 Plateau State

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

### Water

151 rivers and streams; 2 waterfalls; 2 dams.

- Abell
- Amshal
- Ankil Dam
- Arim
- Assob Falls
- Bellan
- Boi
- Bokkos
- Buka
- Bukuru
- Bum
- Canteen Creek
- Central Shen
- Curly Creek
- Daw
- Du
- Dum
- Dundaji
- Duwop
- Eastern Shen
- Forshin
- Fusa
- Gona
- Gurum

…and 131 more.

### Hills and mountains

90 hills; 17 mountains; 4 peaks; 1 valley.

- Gwadong · 1,702 m
- Sherekudu · 1,700 m
- Doron · 1,630 m
- Pop Peak · 1,606 m
- Shere · 1,603 m
- Vom · 1,495 m
- Dome Hill · 1,487 m
- Wulmi Hill · 1,487 m
- Balfour Hill · 1,483 m
- Damshun · 1,457 m
- Hoss Peak · 1,449 m
- Jos · 1,434 m
- Kuru South · 1,428 m
- Umat Hill · 1,416 m
- Daffo West Hill · 1,414 m
- Kuru · 1,403 m
- Shen · 1,381 m
- Danbosh Hill · 1,379 m
- Daffo East Hill · 1,369 m
- Naraguta Peak · 1,367 m
- Bonga · 1,358 m
- Dutsen Kura · 1,358 m
- Rayfield East · 1,338 m
- Dutsen Mazaruki · 1,336 m

…and 88 more.

### Forests and nature

20 forest reserves; 1 park.

- Amo River Forest Reserve
- Assob Bachi Forest Reserve
- Assob Bachit Forest Reserve
- Central Shendam Forest Reserve
- Central Wase Forest Reserve
- Gindiri Forest Reserve
- Gurum River Forest Reserve
- Jere Forest Reserve
- Kurra Jekko Forest Reserve
- Limoro Chokobo River Forest Reserve
- Mongu Forest Reserve
- Naraguta Forest Reserve
- North East Escarpment Forest Reserve
- Pai River Forest Reserve
- Rafin Bauna North Forest Reserve
- Rafin Bauna South Forest Reserve
- River Dep Forest Reserve
- River Kande Forest Reserve
- Rukuba Forest Reserve
- Rumfan-Gwamna Forest Reserve
- Shendam Communal Forest Area

### Getting around

4 railway stations; 4 railway halts; 1 airport.

- Gada Halt
- Hoss Station
- Jos Railway Station
- Kuru Station
- Kwakwi Station
- Mekiri Halt
- Mining Halt
- Yakubu Gowon Airport
- Zaramaganda Halt

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 Plateau State and the best time to visit

In Plateau State, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Aug (22 °C). About 836 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (199 mm) and the driest Dec (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to June**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 23 0 

Feb 26 2 

Mar 28 9 

Apr 28 82 

May 26 101 

Jun 25 104 

Jul 23 143 

Aug 22 199 

Sep 23 129 

Oct 24 64 

Nov 24 4 

Dec 23 0 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Plateau State

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

- Hospitals70
- Banks52
- ATMs12
- Petrol pumps84
- Hotels97
- Shopping malls2
- Schools107
- Colleges and universities51
- Pharmacies68
- Restaurants98
- Police stations21
- 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.

## Quick answers

- Where is Plateau State?In Nigeria
- What is the population of Plateau State?4,717,305 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Plateau State?About 19 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Plateau State?About 178 people per km²
- What borders Plateau State?Bauchi State, Kaduna State, Nasarawa State and Taraba State
- What is there to see in Plateau State?Abuja Hostel Gallery, Jos Museum, Jos zoological garden, PONZHI GANI RESIDENT
- What time zone is Plateau State in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Plateau State?Naira (NGN)
- What language is spoken in Plateau State?English, Hausa, Yoruba (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Plateau State?916 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Plateau State?Settlements lie between 113 m and 1,422 m
- What is the highest point in Plateau State?Gwadong (1,702 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Plateau State?October to June
- How many hospitals are in Plateau State?70 mapped
- How many banks are in Plateau State?52 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Plateau State?12 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Plateau State?84 mapped
- What is the P-code of Plateau State?NG032 (OCHA common operational dataset)