Jama'are Local Government Area
Jama'are is one of the smallest Bauchi LGAs by land area and is associated with the Jama'are Emirate.
Communities & Notable Areas in Jama'are LGA
Jama'are LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Jama'are LGA
Jama'are has a long traditional history and is the headquarters of the Jama'are Emirate. The area became an important centre of traditional administration and Islamic culture.
Geography of Jama'are LGA
The LGA is characterised by open savannah, agricultural fields and seasonal waterways.
Economy of Jama'are LGA
Agriculture, livestock, trade and food processing are major economic activities. Grain production and livestock rearing are particularly important.
About Jama'are LGA — Key Facts & Context
Jama'are Local Government Area (LGA) is one of the many LGAs that make up Bauchi 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
Jama'are LGA covers an area of approximately 493 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Jama'are.
Jama'are LGA and Bauchi State
As part of Bauchi State in the North East geopolitical zone, Jama'are LGA contributes to the political, economic, and cultural character of the state. To see all LGAs in Bauchi State, visit the full LGA listing.
Frequently Asked Questions — Jama'are LGA
What is Jama'are LGA known for?
Jama'are is one of the smallest Bauchi LGAs by land area and is associated with the Jama'are Emirate.
What is the headquarters of Jama'are LGA?
The headquarters of Jama'are LGA is Jama'are, Bauchi State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Jama'are in Bauchi State?
Jama'are is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Jama'are. The LGA covers an area of approximately 493 km².
What are the communities in Jama'are LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Jama'are LGA include: Jama'are town, Jama'are Emirate, agricultural settlements and local markets.
When was Jama'are LGA created?
Jama'are LGA was established during Nigeria's local government reform exercises, as part of the process of creating the current 774 LGAs across Nigeria.
How large is Jama'are LGA in Bauchi State?
Jama'are LGA covers an area of approximately 493 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Bauchi State.
What is the population of Jama'are LGA?
The estimated population of Jama'are LGA is approximately 283881. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.