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Bauchi State
Local Government Areas

Bauchi State has 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs), each with its own council, headquarters and elected officials. The state capital is Bauchi.

20 Total LGAs

3 Senatorial Districts

3,066,782 Population (2006 Census)

StateBauchi

CapitalBauchi

ZoneNorth East

LGAs20

Districts3

20 of 20 LGAs

Bauchi Central 4 LGAs

Pop: 493,810 (2006)

Contains Bauchi, the state capital. Home to Yankari Game Reserve gateway and major state institutions.

Pop: 134,027 (2006)

Known for onion and tomato farming, supplying markets across northern Nigeria.

Pop: 197,407 (2006)

Known for onion farming and livestock. Ningi is a growing commercial centre serving central Bauchi.

Pop: 243,031 (2006)

Largest LGA in Bauchi by area. Known for the Toro emirate, highlands agriculture and diverse ethnic communities.

Bauchi North 10 LGAs

Pop: 100,177 (2006)

Semi-arid LGA known for groundnut, millet and sorghum farming. Predominantly Fulani and Hausa communities.

Pop: 148,988 (2006)

Known for granite quarrying and agriculture. Important commercial centre in northern Bauchi.

Pop: 137,164 (2006)

Agricultural LGA known for sesame seeds, cotton and groundnuts. Growing market activities.

Pop: 95,264 (2006)

Semi-arid LGA known for livestock, groundnuts and the Giade emirate.

Pop: 114,897 (2006)

Known for the Itas and Gadau people. Communities producing millet, sorghum and groundnuts.

Pop: 79,948 (2006)

Historic emirate headquarters. Known for the ancient Jamaare emirate palace and Islamic scholarship.

Pop: 221,324 (2006)

Second largest city in Bauchi. Azare is a major commercial centre known for tomatoes and textile trading.

Pop: 138,073 (2006)

Known for the Misau emirate and agricultural activities. Important market town in northern Bauchi.

Pop: 107,000 (2006)

Agricultural LGA known for millet, guinea corn and groundnuts. Home to Fulani pastoralists and Hausa farmers.

Pop: 146,225 (2006)

Known for livestock, groundnuts and the Zaki emirate. Important cattle market in northeastern Bauchi.

Bauchi South 6 LGAs

Pop: 239,882 (2006)

Known for gold mining activities and the Alkaleri River. Predominantly Sayawa and Jarawa people.

Pop: 80,499 (2006)

Known for its Christian community and the Bogoro massacre site. Agriculture is the main occupation.

Pop: 79,498 (2006)

Predominantly Sura and Angas people, known for their cultural resistance during colonial rule.

Pop: 97,425 (2006)

Known for fishing in the Gongola River and subsistence farming. Communities include Jarawa and Tula peoples.

HQ: Tafawa Balewa

Pop: 118,960 (2006)

Named after Nigerias first Prime Minister. Known for highland agriculture, cattle and the Sayawa people.

Pop: 93,183 (2006)

Known for the Warji people cultural heritage and agricultural activities. Remote LGA in southern Bauchi.

Bauchi Central 4 LGAs

#LGA Name HeadquartersPopulation District

Bauchi Est. 1976

Bauchi 493,810 Bauchi Central 2

Ganjuwa Est. 1991

Ganjuwa 134,027 Bauchi Central 3

Ningi Est. 1976

Ningi 197,407 Bauchi Central 4

Toro 243,031 Bauchi Central

Bauchi North 10 LGAs

#LGA Name HeadquartersPopulation District

Damban Est. 1991

Damban 100,177 Bauchi North 2

Darazo Est. 1976

Darazo 148,988 Bauchi North 3

Gamawa Est. 1991

Gamawa 137,164 Bauchi North 4

Giade Est. 1991

Giade 95,264 Bauchi North 5

Itas-Gadau Est. 1991

Itas 114,897 Bauchi North 6

Jamaare Est. 1976

Jamaare 79,948 Bauchi North 7

Katagum Est. 1976

Azare 221,324 Bauchi North 8

Misau Est. 1976

Misau 138,073 Bauchi North 9

Shira Est. 1991

Jatau 107,000 Bauchi North 10

Zaki 146,225 Bauchi North

Bauchi South 6 LGAs

#LGA Name HeadquartersPopulation District

Alkaleri Est. 1976

Alkaleri 239,882 Bauchi South 2

Bogoro Est. 1991

Bogoro 80,499 Bauchi South 3

Dass 79,498 Bauchi South 4

Kirfi Est. 1991

Kirfi 97,425 Bauchi South 5

Tafawa Balewa Est. 1976

Tafawa Balewa 118,960 Bauchi South 6

Warji Est. 1991

Warji 93,183 Bauchi South

Frequently Asked Questions — Bauchi State LGAs

How many local government areas are in Bauchi State?

Bauchi State has 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs). Each LGA has its own elected council, a chairman, and a headquarters town. They are responsible for grassroots governance, primary education, primary healthcare, and rural infrastructure.

What are the senatorial districts in Bauchi State?

Bauchi State is divided into 3 senatorial districts. Each district is represented by a senator in the Nigerian National Assembly and comprises several LGAs. The districts in Bauchi State are: Bauchi Central, Bauchi North, Bauchi South.

What is the role of a local government in Nigeria?

Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria are the third tier of government. Their constitutional responsibilities include:

Primary and adult education
Primary healthcare and maternal services
Local roads and drains
Markets, motor parks and public conveniences
Refuse disposal and environmental sanitation
Naming of streets and numbering of houses
Collection of local taxes and rates

LGAs receive monthly allocations from the Federation Account (FAAC) and generate internally through rates and fees.

Who is in charge of a local government area in Nigeria?

Each LGA is headed by an elected Local Government Chairman, who serves as the chief executive of the council. The legislative arm is the Legislative Council, made up of elected councillors representing each ward. The council appoints supervisory councillors (equivalent to commissioners) to head departments like education, health and works.

What is the headquarters of an LGA in Nigeria?

The headquarters of a Local Government Area is the principal town or city where the council secretariat (local government secretariat) is located. It is where the chairman's office, legislative hall, and most council departments are based. The headquarters is usually the largest or most central town in the LGA.

All 20 Local Government Areas in Bauchi State