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Quick Facts — Adamawa
| Official name | Adamawa |
| Capital city | Yola |
| Slogan / Motto | Land of Beauty |
| Geo-political zone | North East |
| Local govt areas | 21 LGAs → |
| Population (census) | 4,536,948 |
| Population density | 123 / km² |
| Total area | 36,917 km² |
| First governor | Colonel Bamanga Tukur |
| 2026 budget | ₦583.3B → |
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Demographics & Geography
Culture & Tourism in Adamawa
Local Government Areas in Adamawa
21 LGAs
Agricultural LGA along the Benue River, known for sorghum, millet and fishing. Gateway to southern Adamawa.
Semi-arid LGA in northern Adamawa, known for livestock rearing and groundnut farming.
Scenic LGA near Cameroon border, known for the Atlantika Mountains. Centre for tourism and cross-border trade.
Known for the Guyuk people and cotton farming. An important agricultural zone in central Adamawa.
Commercial LGA known for cotton, groundnuts and cattle trade. Important market town in northern Adamawa.
Smallest LGA in Adamawa, predominantly Fulani pastoral communities. Known for cattle and dairy production.
Major agricultural LGA known for groundnuts and cotton. The Hong people have a rich cultural heritage.
Located near Cameroon border, known for tourism and the Mapeo Falls. Centre of the Mumuye and Jada cultures.
Small riverside LGA along the Benue River, known for fishing and subsistence farming.
Northernmost LGA in Adamawa, affected by Boko Haram insurgency. Rebuilding. Known for cattle.
Predominantly Fulani LGA along the Cameroon border, known for cattle rearing and dairy products.
Known for the Mayo-Belwa emirate and cotton farming. Important commercial centre in southern Adamawa.
Major LGA recovering from insurgency, known for its resilient Higgi and Margi people.
Contains the commercial city of Mubi, major trading centre and gateway to Cameroon. Home to Adamawa State University.
Southern outskirts of Mubi city, known for agricultural trade and livestock markets.
Historic LGA of the Bachama people. Known for fishing, rice farming and the Numan emirate.
Known for the Zinna people and cotton farming. Important agricultural LGA in central Adamawa.
Agricultural LGA known for cotton, maize and cattle. The Song people have vibrant cultural heritage.
Remote LGA bordering Taraba, known for the Toungo Game Reserve and diverse wildlife.
Contains Yola, the Adamawa State capital. Seat of government, home to Modibbo Adama University.
Covers Jimeta, the commercial capital of Adamawa. Major banking, trading and transport hub.
History of Adamawa State
Adamawa State Budget 2026
The 2026 budget for Adamawa State under Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri totals ₦583.3B. The budget details include capital expenditure, recurrent expenditure, Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), federal allocation (FAAC) and sector allocations covering education, health, infrastructure, security and agriculture.
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