Jos

Jos is a large city in central Nigeria situated on a plateau at 1,295 meters elevation. The city extends across two local government areas with temperatures between 21 and 25 degrees Celsius throughout the year.

British colonial administration began tin mining operations in 1905 at Naraguta Hausawa, transforming a small Birom settlement into a major industrial center. Mining attracted workers from different regions and shaped the city's subsequent development up to the present day.

The National Museum displays Nok terracotta heads among the oldest surviving clay sculptures from West Africa. Visitors also find models of traditional Nigerian building forms and archaeological discoveries from the surrounding region.

The University of Jos established in 1975 includes a teaching hospital and several academic facilities across the urban area. The mild plateau climate makes the city comfortable for visitors throughout the year.

The surrounding landscape features scattered rock formations, deep mining gorges and lakes formed through decades of mineral extraction. Some of these water bodies have become popular recreation spots for locals.

Location: Plateau State

Elevation above the sea: 1,217 m

GPS coordinates: 9.91751,8.89794

Latest update: December 12, 2025 23:45