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Quick Facts — Bauchi
| Official name | Bauchi |
| Capital city | Bauchi |
| Slogan / Motto | Pearl of Tourism |
| Geo-political zone | North East |
| Local govt areas | 20 LGAs → |
| Population (census) | 6,537,000 |
| Population density | 142 / km² |
| Total area | 45,893 km² |
| First governor | Suleiman Bello |
| 2026 budget | ₦877.0B → |
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Local Government Areas in Bauchi
20 LGAs
Known for gold mining activities and the Alkaleri River. Predominantly Sayawa and Jarawa people.
Contains Bauchi, the state capital. Home to Yankari Game Reserve gateway and major state institutions.
Known for its Christian community and the Bogoro massacre site. Agriculture is the main occupation.
Semi-arid LGA known for groundnut, millet and sorghum farming. Predominantly Fulani and Hausa communities.
Known for granite quarrying and agriculture. Important commercial centre in northern Bauchi.
Predominantly Sura and Angas people, known for their cultural resistance during colonial rule.
Agricultural LGA known for sesame seeds, cotton and groundnuts. Growing market activities.
Known for onion and tomato farming, supplying markets across northern Nigeria.
Semi-arid LGA known for livestock, groundnuts and the Giade emirate.
Known for the Itas and Gadau people. Communities producing millet, sorghum and groundnuts.
Historic emirate headquarters. Known for the ancient Jamaare emirate palace and Islamic scholarship.
Second largest city in Bauchi. Azare is a major commercial centre known for tomatoes and textile trading.
Known for fishing in the Gongola River and subsistence farming. Communities include Jarawa and Tula peoples.
Known for the Misau emirate and agricultural activities. Important market town in northern Bauchi.
Known for onion farming and livestock. Ningi is a growing commercial centre serving central Bauchi.
Agricultural LGA known for millet, guinea corn and groundnuts. Home to Fulani pastoralists and Hausa farmers.
Named after Nigerias first Prime Minister. Known for highland agriculture, cattle and the Sayawa people.
Largest LGA in Bauchi by area. Known for the Toro emirate, highlands agriculture and diverse ethnic communities.
Known for the Warji people cultural heritage and agricultural activities. Remote LGA in southern Bauchi.
Known for livestock, groundnuts and the Zaki emirate. Important cattle market in northeastern Bauchi.
History of Bauchi State
Bauchi State Budget 2026
The 2026 budget for Bauchi State under Governor Bala Mohammed totals ₦877.0B. 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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