Taraba State, established on 27 August 1991 from the former Gongola State, is named after the River Taraba and is located in Nigeria’s Northeast geopolitical zone. It shares borders with Nasarawa and Benue States to the west, Plateau State to the northwest, Bauchi and Gombe States to the north, Adamawa State to the northeast, and the Republic of Cameroon to the east and south.
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The state is predominantly situated in the central region of Nigeria and features a diverse landscape with undulating terrains and some mountainous areas that extend from the Cameroonian mountains. These mountains traverse almost the entire length of Taraba State from north to south, connecting with the River Niger. A noteworthy historical aspect of Taraba State is its inclusion of part of the Mambilla Region, renowned as the cradle of the Bantu people and continuously inhabited for approximately five millennia.
Taraba is nicknamed “Nature’s gift to the nation” as the state is rich in culture and minerals as well as many ethnic groups.
Overview of Taraba State
- Total Land Area: 56,282 km²
- Population: 3,249,970 (comprising 1,657,485 males and 1,592,485 females)
- Vegetation: Tropical Savannah and Subtropical Highland
Major Agricultural Products:
- Millet
- Sorghum
- Maize
- Cassava
- Groundnut
- Rice
- Yam
- Gum Arabic
- Sugarcane
- Cotton
Key Solid Minerals:
- Baryte
- Diamond
- Talc
- Agates
- Amethyst-Quartz
- Barite
- Cassiterite
- Calcite
- Bentolitic Clay
- Bauxite
- Galena
- Gold
- Fluorite
- Graphite
- Quartz
- Rutile
- Uranium
- Topaz
- Sapphire
- Zircon
- Zinc Ore
Taraba has 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs), each with its own unique characteristics and attributes. These LGAs play a crucial role in the governance and administration of the state. Here is a list of the 16 Local Government Areas in Taraba State:
- Ardo-kola LGA
- Bali LGA
- Donga LGA
- Gashaka LGA
- Gassol LGA
- Ibi LGA
- Jalingo LGA
- Karin-Lamido LGA
- Kurmi LGA
- Lau LGA
- Sardauna LGA
- Takum LGA
- Ussa LGA
- Wukari LGA
- Yorro LGA
- Zing LGA
List of Taraba State’s 16 Local Government Areas with their Headquarters
Here is a comprehensive table listing all the LGAs in Taraba State along with their headquarters:
| S/N | Local Government Area | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ardo-Kola | Sunkani |
| 2 | Bali | Bali |
| 3 | Donga | Donga |
| 4 | Gashaka | Bambur |
| 5 | Gassol | Dogon-Gawa |
| 6 | Ibi | Ibi |
| 7 | Jalingo | Jalingo |
| 8 | Karim Lamido | Karim Lamido |
| 9 | Kurmi | Jibu |
| 10 | Lau | Serti |
| 11 | Sardauna | Gembu |
| 12 | Takum | Takum |
| 13 | Ussa | Gboko |
| 14 | Wukari | Wukari |
| 15 | Yorro | Yorro |
| 16 | Zing | Zing |
- Ardo-Kola LGA: Headquarters – Sunkani
- Ardo-Kola LGA – More information about Ardo-Kola LGA.
- Bali LGA: Headquarters – Bali
- Bali LGA – More information about Bali LGA.
- Donga LGA: Headquarters – Donga
- Donga LGA – More information about Donga LGA.
- Gashaka LGA: Headquarters – Bambur
- Gashaka LGA – More information about Gashaka LGA.
- Gassol LGA: Headquarters – Dogon-Gawa
- Gassol LGA – More information about Gassol LGA.
- Ibi LGA: Headquarters – Ibi
- Ibi LGA – More information about Ibi LGA.
- Jalingo LGA: Headquarters – Jalingo
- Jalingo LGA – More information about Jalingo LGA.
- Karim Lamido LGA: Headquarters – Karim Lamido
- Karim Lamido LGA – More information about Karim Lamido LGA.
- Kurmi LGA: Headquarters – Jibu
- Kurmi LGA – More information about Kurmi LGA.
- Lau LGA: Headquarters – Serti
- Lau LGA – More information about Lau LGA.
- Sardauna LGA: Headquarters – Gembu
- Sardauna LGA – More information about Sardauna LGA.
- Takum LGA: Headquarters – Takum
- Takum LGA – More information about Takum LGA.
- Ussa LGA: Headquarters – Gboko
- Ussa LGA – More information about Ussa LGA.
- Wukari LGA: Headquarters – Wukari
- Wukari LGA – More information about Wukari LGA.
- Yorro LGA: Headquarters – Yorro
- Yorro LGA – More information about Yorro LGA.
- Zing LGA: Headquarters – Zing
- Zing LGA – More information about Zing LGA.
This comprehensive list provides an overview of all the LGAs in Taraba State, Nigeria, along with their respective headquarters. It can serve as a helpful reference for individuals seeking information about the different local government areas and their administrative centers within the state.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is based on the knowledge available up to January 2024, and there may have been changes in administrative divisions since then. It is always recommended to verify the latest information from official sources or the Taraba State Government website mentioned above.
