Bokkos LGA of
Plateau State
Population: 179,550
Bokkos Local Government Area, with Bokkos Town as its headquarters, is in the Plateau Central Senatorial District. Created in 1976, it has a land area of about 1,682 square kilometers and a population of approximately 178,454 (2006 census) and is projected to be 264,100 in 2022. Agriculture, particularly the cultivation of Irish potatoes and maize,...
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Jos East LGA of
Plateau State
Population: 88,301
Jos East Local Government Area, headquartered in Angware, is part of the Plateau North Senatorial District in Plateau State. Created in 1996, the LGA spans about 1,020 square kilometers with a population of 88,301 (2006 census) and is projected to be 129,200 in 2022. Much of its area is dedicated to farming and mining. Major crops include maize and...
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Jos North LGA of
Plateau State
Population: 437,217
os North Local Government Area, based in Jos, the Plateau State Capital, lies within the Plateau North Senatorial District. Created in 1991, this LGA covers about 291 square kilometers and is one of the most densely populated in Plateau, with an estimated population of 437,217 (2006 census). Jos North is the commercial hub of the state, with indust...
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Jos South LGA of
Plateau State
Population: 311,392
Jos South Local Government Area, with headquarters in Bukuru, is part of the Plateau North Senatorial District. Created in 1991, it covers around 5,104 square kilometers with a population of about 311,392 (2006 census). The area is known for its mining and agricultural activities, with key crops like potatoes and maize.Notable landmarks include the...
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Kanam LGA of
Plateau State
Population: 167,619
Kanam Local Government Area (LGA), headquartered in Dengi, is situated in the Plateau Central Senatorial District. Created in 1976, it covers about 2,600 square kilometers with a population of approximately 167,619 (2006 census). The economy here revolves around agriculture, focusing on crops like millet and groundnuts, as well as cattle rearing. I...
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Kanke LGA of
Plateau State
Population: 124,268
Kanke Local Government Area, with Kwal as its headquarters, lies within the Plateau Central Senatorial District. Created in 1976, Kanke covers an area of about 926 square kilometers, housing a population of approximately 124,268(2006 census). Major economic activities include agriculture and small-scale mining, with millet, maize, and beans as prim...
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