Benue State, Benue
Benue State: State in Nigeria
About
Quick Facts about Benue State
| Country : | Nigeria |
| State : | Benue (Nigeria) |
| Head of government : | Governor of Benue State |
| Area : | 34059 km2 |
| Legislative body : | Benue State House of Assembly |
| Named for : | Benue River |
| Capital : | Makurdi |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1976 (49 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC+01:00 |
| Local time : | 06:25:13 (16th December 2025) |
Geography
Benue State is located at 7°19'60"N 8°45'0"E (7.3333300, 8.7500000). It has 6 neighbors: Cross River State, Enugu State, Ebonyi State, Nassarawa State, Kogi State and Taraba State.
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- Official Website
Official website of Benue State
Benue State has 6 neighbours.
- Cross River State state in Nigeria
- Enugu State state in Nigeria
- Ebonyi State state in Nigeria
- Nasarawa State state in Nigeria
- Kogi State state in Nigeria
- Taraba State state in Nigeria
Benue, Benue State
