Area of Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria

Jos North LGA Land Area

Jos North Local Government Area in Plateau State, Nigeria, covers approximately 1,110 square kilometers (429 sq mi).

Context

• Part of Jos metropolitan area (with Jos South).
• Includes Jos city center, commercial hubs, University of Jos, industries.
• Population: ~430,000 (2016 projection); dense, cosmopolitan.
• Elevation: ~1,200 m (temperate climate).