Okpokwu LGA of
Benue State
Population: 175,596
Okpokwu Local Government Area, headquartered in Okpoga, is located in the Benue South Senatorial District. It was created in 1976 and spans an area of about 939.2 square kilometers. The population was 175,596 (2006 census), projected to reach 253,500 in 2022, giving it a density of 363 people per square kilometer. The economy is largely agricultura...
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Otukpo LGA of
Benue State
Population: 266,411
Otukpo Local Government Area, with its headquarters in Otukpo Town, serves as a key area within the Benue South Senatorial District. Created in 1976, it spans an area of approximately 1385 square kilometers. The population was 266,411 (2006 census), projected at 384,600 in 2022, with a density of 504 people per square kilometer. Otukpo is a major c...
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Tarka LGA of
Benue State
Population: 79,280
Tarka Local Government Area, headquartered in Wannune, is located in the Benue North-West Senatorial District. It was created in 1991 and spans an area of 371 square kilometers. The population was 79,280 (2006 census), projected at 114,500 in 2022, giving it a density of 321 people per square kilometer. The economy is centered on subsistence agricu...
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Ukum LGA of
Benue State
Population: 216,983
Ukum Local Government Area, with its headquarters in Sankera, is part of the Benue North-East Senatorial District. Established in 1991, it spans an area of approximately 1514 square kilometers. The population was 216,930 (2006 census), projected to reach 313,100 in 2022, giving it a density of 352 people per square kilometer. Ukum’s economy is pred...
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Ushongo LGA of
Benue State
Population: 191,935
Ushongo Local Government Area, with its headquarters in Lessel, is located in the Benue North-East Senatorial District. Created in 1991, it spans an area of approximately 884.1 square kilometers. The population was 191,135 (2006 census), projected to reach 277,100 in 2022, with a density of 231 people per square kilometer. The economy is largely ag...
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Vandeikya LGA of
Benue State
Population: 234,567
Vandeikya Local Government Area, with its headquarters in Vandeikya Town, is situated in the Benue North-East Senatorial District. Established in 1976, it spans an area of about 687 square kilometers. The population was 234,567 (2006 census), projected at 338,700 in 2022, giving it a density of 252 people per square kilometer. The economy revolves...
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