Lokoja
Nigeria
Lokoja sits where the Niger and Benue rivers meet, making it one of Nigeria's most geographically distinctive cities and a draw for those interested in the country's colonial and commercial history. Founded in 1857 by British explorer William Baikie as a trading post on the Niger, it is the capital of Kogi State in central Nigeria. The surrounding terrain includes hills, and the city's riverside setting is visible from multiple points within it.
- Population60,579
- Nearest water from center 2.1 km1.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.4 km2.1 mi
Nearest airports
Climate · monthly averages
J
29°85°
0mm0.1in
F
30°87°
5mm0.2in
M
31°87°
15mm0.6in
A
30°85°
45mm1.8in
M
28°83°
90mm3.5in
J
27°80°
145mm5.6in
J
26°78°
160mm6.3in
A
25°78°
190mm7.6in
S
26°78°
165mm6.4in
O
27°80°
85mm3.4in
N
28°82°
10mm0.4in
D
29°84°
0mm0.1in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗