Jos North

Jos North is a local government area in Plateau State, Nigeria.

Because of the population and commercial activities the plateau state government has provided trains, metro buses and some commercial vehicle to ease transportation movement All basic and essential services can be found in Jos North from the Jos Main market (terminus) to Kabong or Rukuba Road satellite market; however, due to recent communal clashes, many commercial activities are shifting to Jos South.

In 1956, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II together with her consort Prince Philip had a weekend stopover to rest at Jishe known at that time as Tudun Wada cottage during her Nigeria tour.

Jos North is the home of Plateau United and Mighty jet who plays in the Nigerian leagues.

The Jos North LGA has an average annual temperature of 28 degrees Celsius and a total area of 291 square kilometers.