Plateau State

The state spans across 27,147 square kilometers of land containing seventeen local government areas with Jos serving as the capital administrative center.

The territory emerged as an independent state on February 3, 1976, when authorities divided the former Benue-Plateau State into separate administrative regions.

The region encompasses more than forty ethnic groups with distinct languages, creating a multilingual environment where communities maintain their traditional practices.

The temperature ranges between 13 and 22 degrees Celsius throughout the year, making it suitable for agricultural production of fruits and vegetables.

The state contains mineral deposits including tin, columbite, lead, coal, clay, kaolin, marble, gemstone, barytes, and zinc beneath its elevated terrain.

Location: Nigeria

Inception: February 3, 1976

Capital city: Jos

Part of: North Central

Shares border with: Bauchi State, Taraba State, Nasarawa State, Kaduna State

Website: https://plateaustate.gov.ng

GPS coordinates: 9.16667,9.75000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16