northcentral

Northcentral, often written north-central, is a geographic descriptor used to denote areas located in the northern and central portions of a larger region. It is a relative term, and its exact boundaries vary depending on country, context, or administrative purpose.

Usage differs by country and context. In some nations, North Central is an official administrative region within a larger framework; in others it is a generic designation used in planning, statistics, or transport. A prominent example is Nigeria, where North Central is one of six geopolitical zones, typically including Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, and Plateau states, with the Federal Capital Territory commonly associated with the zone.

In many places, the term is primarily descriptive rather than a formal boundary. It appears in census data, regional development plans, and infrastructure planning to indicate a position north of the geographic center. Boundaries are defined locally and can change with administrative reforms or updated maps.

Because it is a relative term, readers should consult the source of a given document to ascertain the exact delineation used for north-central in that context. See also regional terminology and related directional designations such as north, central, and north-eastern.