| Mambilla Plateau | |
|---|---|
| Taraba Highland | |
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| Highest point | |
| Peak |
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| Elevation | 2,419 m (7,936 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Area | 9,389 km2 (3,625 sq mi) |
| Geography | |
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| Countries | Nigeria, Cameroon |
| State(s) | Taraba State and southern Adamawa State |
| Region | Nigeria's Eastern Jut into Cameroon |
| Range coordinates | 7°20′N 11°43′E / 7.333°N 11.717°E |
The Mambilla Plateau is a plateau in the Taraba State of Nigeria. The Mambilla Plateau has an average elevation of about 1,600 metres (5,249 ft) above sea level, making it the highest plateau in Nigeria.[1] Some of its villages are situated on hills that are at least 1,828 metres (5,997 ft) above sea level.[2] Some mountains on the plateau and around it are over 2,000 metres (6,562 ft) high, like Gang or Chappal Waddi which has a height of 2,419 metres (7,936 ft) above sea level. It is the highest mountain in Nigeria[3] and in West Africa. The Mambilla Plateau measures about 96 km (60 mi) along its curved length; it is 40 km (25 mi) wide and is bounded by an escarpment that is about 900 m (2,953 ft) high in some places.[4] The plateau covers an area of over 9,389 square kilometres (3,625 sq mi).[5]
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