Dekina at a glance
- About 11,000 people live in Dekina.
- It lies in Kogi State.
- Lagos, the largest city in Nigeria, is about 425 km away.
- For a bigger city, Lokoja is about 35 km away.
- Close by: Abocho (15 km), Icheu (30 km) and Ajaokuta (45 km).
Dating by city / Nigeria / Kogi State / Dekina
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