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Plateau State, Nigeria – Nigeria Flag

Current Date And Time In Plateau State, Nigeria

Saturday, 27 June 2026
23:51:56 WAT
Capital: Jos
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 5,500,000
Area: 30,913.00 km²
State Code: PL

States Near To Plateau State


Find states and regions closest to Plateau State in Nigeria with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Nigeria and Africa.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Nigeria

📍 Plateau State Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Plateau State from our regional database:

Capital CityJos
Total Population5,500,000
Land Area30,913 km²
Population Density177.90 / km²
Center Latitude9.2182° N
Center Longitude9.5179° E
Average Elevation433 m (1,420 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bauchi Bauchi78 mi126 km68 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Nasarawa State Nasarawa State103 mi165 km89 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Taraba State Taraba State120 mi193 km104 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Gombe State Gombe State139 mi223 km121 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Benue State Benue State140 mi226 km122 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kaduna State Kaduna State147 mi236 km128 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of FCT FCT161 mi259 km140 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Jigawa State Jigawa State173 mi279 km150 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Kano State Kano State187 mi301 km163 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Adamawa Adamawa197 mi316 km171 nm
East (E)

Countries Near To Plateau State


Explore countries nearest to Plateau State by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Plateau State supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Cameroon Cameroon278 mi447 km241 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Benin Benin434 mi698 km377 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea525 mi845 km456 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Togo Togo537 mi864 km466 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Niger Niger590 mi950 km513 nm
North (N)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Plateau State. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Plateau State (You)Nigeria5,500,00030,913177.90
BauchiNigeria6,537,31445,83776.10
Nasarawa StateNigeria3,500,00027,117129.10
Taraba StateNigeria4,000,00054,47373.40
Gombe StateNigeria4,200,00018,768223.80
Benue StateNigeria7,500,00034,059243.50
Kaduna StateNigeria9,800,00046,053212.80
FCTNigeria1,405,2017,315126.81
Jigawa StateNigeria7,500,00023,154323.90
Kano StateNigeria18,000,00020,131894.20
AdamawaNigeria4,902,10036,91746.41

🏆 Nigeria State Rankings

How does Plateau State rank within Nigeria? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Plateau State appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Kano State18,000,000
Lagos10,601,345
Katsina State10,500,000
Kaduna State9,800,000
Oyo State9,500,000
Rivers State8,500,000
Niger State7,800,000
Benue State7,500,000
Jigawa State7,500,000
Borno State7,200,000

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Niger State76,363
Borno State70,898
Taraba State54,473
Kaduna State46,053
Bauchi45,837
Yobe State45,750
Zamfara State39,762
Adamawa36,917
Kwara State36,825
Kebbi36,800

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Lagos1,592.17
Imo State1,175.40
Akwa Ibom State960.20
Kano State894.20
Abia State791.10
Enugu State768.10
Rivers State767.30
Bayelsa State617.30
Ekiti State598.30
Osun State594.50
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Plateau State, Nigeria

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Plateau State is a state or region within Nigeria in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Plateau State is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Plateau State to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Plateau State to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Nigeria — see Nigeria state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Plateau State

This page also lists countries nearest to Plateau State by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Nigeria page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Plateau State using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Plateau State.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Plateau State to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Nigeria. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Plateau State MapView the Plateau State satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in Plateau StateExplore all cities and towns in Plateau State for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Nigeria Country DataGet complete Nigeria data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Plateau State

How is the distance from Plateau State to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Plateau State map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Plateau State mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Plateau State to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Plateau State in Nigeria?

See the States Near To Plateau State table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Plateau State below the states table, or compare all Nigeria states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Nigeria?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Nigeria state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.