Bauchi

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Bauchi

Total population

316,173

Coordinates10.31°, 9.85°

Demographic figures from National Bureau of Statistics (Nigeria). Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

Overview

Bauchi is a state located in northeastern Nigeria. It is bordered by Jigawa to the north, Yobe to the north-east, Gombe to the east, Taraba and Plateau to the south, Kaduna to the west and Kano to the northwest respectfully. It takes its name from the historic city of Bauchi, which also serves as its capital. The state was formed in the year 1976, when the former North-Eastern State was broken up. It originally included the area that is now Gombe State, which became a distinct state in 1996.

Geography

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.