Jos
Set on a high plateau in north-central Nigeria, Jos is the capital of Plateau State, known for its cool climate and dramatic mountain scenery — qualities that once made it a popular tourist destination before regional unrest reshaped the city's profile. During British colonial rule it became a significant tin-mining centre following the discovery of large cassiterite deposits. The city also holds a concentration of historic churches and serves as the main commercial hub of Plateau State.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population1,040,000
- Nearest water from center 0.9 km0.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.8 km1.1 mi
Nearest airports
Jos: quick answers
Where is Jos?
Jos is in Nigeria.
How do you get to Jos?
The nearest airport is Jos (JOS), about 1 hr 6 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Jos?
The warmest month is April, averaging 25°C77°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 20°C68°F. The wettest month is August, with about 332 mm13.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Jos?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 17 restaurants and 164 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Jos?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Bukuru.