Why visit Potiskum
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About Potiskum
Potiskum (also Pataskum) is a local government area and city in Yobe State, in the northeastern part of Nigeria. It's the largest, most populous and fastest growing city in Yobe State. Of the native languages in Yobe State, Potiskum is home to several major groups which include the Karai-Karai, Ngizim, and Hausa-Fulani. It is on the A3 highway at 11°43′N 11°04′E.
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Where to stay1
Healthcare13
Yindiski Maternity and Child Health Center
Hospital · 1.3 km
Dogon nini, Potiskum
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Map of Potiskum
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Getting there and nearby towns
- Daura 40 km southeast, about 40 min by car
- Yanda Bayo 43 km southwest, about 43 min by car
- Lajere 49 km northeast, about 49 min by car
- Sade 59 km southwest, about 59 min by car
- Madara 69 km west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Nafada 74 km south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Gamawa 75 km northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Kari 77 km southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Misau 80 km southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Zadawa 83 km west, about 1 h 30 min by car
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Photo credits
- Cattle in Potiskum cattle market, Mamman AA, CC BY-SA 4.0
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