Damban LGA, Bauchi State

Damban Local Government Area, with headquarters in Damban Town, falls under the Bauchi North Senatorial District. It covers an area of 1,177 square kilometers with a population of about 150,212 (2006 census) and is projected to be 268,200 in 2022, resulting in a density of 140 people per square kilometer.

Agriculture is the mainstay of Damban's economy, with the cultivation of crops such as groundnuts, sorghum, and beans.

The LGA is also known for its local craftsmanship, including weaving and pottery.

Damban's postal code is 752102, with geo-coordinates of approximately 11.616314° N latitude and 10.549334° E longitude.


FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 45,262,609,074.98
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 493,111,670.32
-10.7%
January 2026
NGN 552,276,716.55
-2.0%
December 2025
NGN 563,736,891.31
+10.9%
November 2025
NGN 508,518,207.90
-9.7%
October 2025
NGN 563,076,346.83
-3.1%
September 2025
NGN 580,856,041.62
+0.0%

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