Yola North Local Government Area
Yola North contains Yola, the state capital, and is one of the two LGAs forming the Yola-Jimeta metropolitan area.
Communities & Notable Areas in Yola North LGA
Yola North LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Yola North LGA
Geography of Yola North LGA
Economy of Yola North LGA
Yola North has a predominantly urban service economy based on government, education, commerce, banking, hospitality, transportation, construction and retail. It is the administrative heart of Adamawa State.
Landmarks & Attractions in Yola North LGA
Lamido's Palace, Yola
The palace of the Lamido of Adamawa is one of the most important traditional heritage sites in the state. It represents the historic Adamawa Emirate and the political institution established from the nineteenth-century emirate tradition.
Yola Old Town
Old Yola represents an important part of the historical development of the Adamawa Emirate and the city that later became the capital of Gongola and Adamawa states.
About Yola North LGA — Key Facts & Context
Yola North Local Government Area (LGA) is one of the many LGAs that make up Adamawa State in Nigeria. Local Government Areas are the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal and state governments. Each LGA is governed by an elected Local Government Chairman and councillors, responsible for primary education, basic healthcare, local roads, and community development.
Size and Geography
Yola North LGA covers an area of approximately 718 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Yola.
History of Yola North LGA Creation
Yola North LGA was formally established in 1991 as part of Nigeria's local government reform exercises carried out by the federal military government. Nigeria's current system of 774 LGAs was built through a series of administrative reforms — most significantly the 1976 reform under General Murtala Muhammed and subsequent exercises in 1991 and 1996. For the full context, see History of State Creation in Nigeria.
Yola North LGA and Adamawa State
As part of Adamawa State in the North East geopolitical zone, Yola North LGA contributes to the political, economic, and cultural character of the state. To see all LGAs in Adamawa State, visit the full LGA listing.
Frequently Asked Questions — Yola North LGA
What is Yola North LGA known for?
Yola North contains Yola, the state capital, and is one of the two LGAs forming the Yola-Jimeta metropolitan area.
What is the headquarters of Yola North LGA?
The headquarters of Yola North LGA is Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Yola North in Adamawa State?
Yola North is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Yola. The LGA covers an area of approximately 718 km².
What are the communities in Yola North LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Yola North LGA include: Yola, Jimeta, Karewa, Doubeli, Nassarawo, Atiku Abubakar Way and Government House area.
When was Yola North LGA created?
Yola North LGA was created in 1991, making it approximately 35 years old. It was established as part of Nigeria's LGA creation exercises under the federal military government.
How large is Yola North LGA in Adamawa State?
Yola North LGA covers an area of approximately 718 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Adamawa State.
What is the population of Yola North LGA?
The estimated population of Yola North LGA is approximately 328700. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.