Lafia
Lafia is the capital of Nasarawa State in north-central Nigeria and a significant agricultural trading hub, known for sesame seeds, soybeans, yams, sorghum, millet, and cotton. The city also serves as the seat of the Lafia Emirate Council. Mountains are visible from the city, and water is within walking distance of the centre.
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- Population127,236
- Nearest water from center 3.3 km2.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 20 km12 mi
Nearest airports
Lafia: quick answers
Where is Lafia?
Lafia is in Nigeria, about 128 km80 miles in a straight line from Abuja.
How do you get to Lafia?
The nearest airport is Makurdi (MDI), about 2 hr 42 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Lafia?
The warmest month is March, averaging 32°C89°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 25°C77°F. The wettest month is August, with about 256 mm10.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Lafia?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.