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Delve into Zagun in Nigeria
Zagun in the region of Nigeria (general) is a city in Nigeria - some 104 mi or ( 167 km ) North-East of Abuja , the country's capital .
Current time in Zagun is now 07:39 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lagos " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Tige, Miango, Kano, Kanafa, and Kaduna. While being here, make sure to check out Tige . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Zagun ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Bassa, Plateau State
Bassa is a Local Government Area in the north of Plateau State, Nigeria, bordering Kaduna and Bauchi States. Its headquarters are in the town of Bassa at{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:9|56|00|N|8|44|00|E|region:AU_type:city_source:GNS-enwiki | |name= }}. It has an area of 1,743 km² and a population of 186,859 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 930.
Located at 9.93 8.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Rwang Pam Stadium
Rwang Pam Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Jos, Nigeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Jos teams JUTH F.C. , Plateau United and Mighty Jets. The stadium has a capacity of 15,000 spectators. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:9|57|5|N|8|51|59|E|region:NG-RI_type:landmark_source:dewiki |primary |name= }}
Located at 9.95 8.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Jos
Jos {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:9|56|N|8|53|E|region:NG_type:city(510300)|| | |name= }} is a city in the Middle Belt of Nigeria. The city has a population of about 900,000 residents based on the 2006 census. Popularly called "J-town" or "Jesus Our Saviour" by the residents, it is the administrative capital of Plateau State.
Located at 9.93 8.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
2010 Jos riots
The 2010 Jos riots were clashes between Muslim and Christian ethnic groups in central Nigeria near the city of Jos. The area has been plagued by violence for the past twenty years motivated by multiple factors. The clashes have been characterized as "religious violence" by many news sources, although others cite ethnic and economic differences as the root of the violence. The Anglican Archbishop of Jos, Benjamin A.
Located at 9.93 8.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Hillcrest School (Jos, Nigeria)
Hillcrest School is a private, co-educational day school situated in the city of Jos in Nigeria which is sponsored by ten Christian mission bodies.
Located at 9.93 8.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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