Yola South Local Government Area
Yola South forms the southern portion of the Yola-Jimeta metropolitan area and belongs to Adamawa Central Senatorial District.
Communities & Notable Areas in Yola South LGA
Yola South LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Yola South LGA
Geography of Yola South LGA
Economy of Yola South LGA
Yola South has a predominantly urban and service-based economy. Commerce, transportation, construction, education, hospitality, government services, agriculture and small businesses provide employment and income.
About Yola South LGA — Key Facts & Context
Yola South 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 South LGA covers an area of approximately 113 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Yola.
History of Yola South LGA Creation
Yola South 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 South LGA and Adamawa State
As part of Adamawa State in the North East geopolitical zone, Yola South 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 South LGA
What is Yola South LGA known for?
Yola South forms the southern portion of the Yola-Jimeta metropolitan area and belongs to Adamawa Central Senatorial District.
What is the headquarters of Yola South LGA?
The headquarters of Yola South LGA is Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Yola South in Adamawa State?
Yola South is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Yola. The LGA covers an area of approximately 113 km².
What are the communities in Yola South LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Yola South LGA include: Jimeta, Yola, Nyakore, Namtari, Vinikilang and surrounding urban communities.
When was Yola South LGA created?
Yola South 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 South LGA in Adamawa State?
Yola South LGA covers an area of approximately 113 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Adamawa State.
What is the population of Yola South LGA?
The estimated population of Yola South LGA is approximately 323500. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.