All 27 Local Government Areas of Borno State
Complete list of every LGA in Borno State — headquarters, land area, population, notable communities, and key economic facts.
Borno State LGA Records
Complete List of LGAs in Borno State
| # | LGA Name | Headquarters | Area (km²) | Population (est.) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abadam | Malumfatori | 4,172 | 115432 | North |
| 2 | Askira/Uba | Askira | 2,432 | 164789 | South |
| 3 | Bama | Bama | 5,159 | 455678 | Central |
| 4 | Bayo | Biriyel | 986 | 91234 | South |
| 5 | Biu | Biu | 3,424 | 295456 | South |
| 6 | Chibok | Chibok | 1,392 | 76123 | South |
| 7 | Damboa Largest | Damboa | 6,426 | 392456 | South |
| 8 | Dikwa | Dikwa | 1,837 | 177345 | Central |
| 9 | Gubio | Gubio | 2,575 | 254789 | North |
| 10 | Guzamala | Guzamala | 2,631 | 162456 | North |
| 11 | Gwoza | Gwoza | 2,973 | 465789 | South |
| 12 | Hawul | Kwaya-Bura | 2,161 | 203456 | South |
| 13 | Jere | Khaddamari | 901 | 351234 | Central |
| 14 | Kaga | Kaga | 2,802 | 151456 | Central |
| 15 | Kala/Balge | Rann | 1,962 | 102345 | North |
| 16 | Konduga | Konduga | 6,066 | 181234 | Central |
| 17 | Kukawa | Kukawa | 5,124 | 234567 | North |
| 18 | Kwaya Kusar | Kwaya Kusar | 755 | 65123 | South |
| 19 | Mafa | Mafa | 2,977 | 174678 | Central |
| 20 | Magumeri | Magumeri | 5,058 | 236789 | North |
| 21 | Maiduguri Smallest | Maiduguri | 137 | 1008123 | Central |
| 22 | Marte | Marte | 3,280 | 217456 | North |
| 23 | Mobbar | Damasak | 3,280 | 138123 | North |
| 24 | Monguno | Monguno | 1,993 | 185678 | North |
| 25 | Ngala | Gamboru | 1,520 | 400123 | North |
| 26 | Nganzai | Gajibo | 2,572 | 114345 | North |
| 27 | Shani | Shani | 1,239 | 170234 | South |
27 LGAs total. Combined land area: 75,834 km².
Detailed Profile of Each LGA in Borno State
Each Local Government Area in Borno State has a distinct character, history, and economic function. Below is a comprehensive profile of all 27 LGAs.
Abadam LGA
Northern Borno LGA located near the Niger and Chad border region. Agriculture, fishing, livestock, cross-border trade and dryland farming are important economic activities.
Full profile of Abadam LGA →Askira/Uba LGA
Southern Borno LGA containing the Askira and Uba areas. Farming, livestock, trade and local commerce are major activities.
Full profile of Askira/Uba LGA →Bama LGA
Historic LGA and seat of the Bama Emirate. Agriculture, livestock, trade and cross-border commerce are important to the local economy.
Full profile of Bama LGA →Bayo LGA
Southern Borno LGA located within the agricultural zone around the Biu Plateau. Crop farming, livestock, small-scale trade and food processing support the local economy.
Full profile of Bayo LGA →Biu LGA
Historic southern Borno centre and seat of the Biu Emirate. Agriculture, livestock, commerce, education and local manufacturing are important economic activities.
Full profile of Biu LGA →Chibok LGA
Southern Borno LGA known internationally because of the 2014 schoolgirls abduction. Farming, livestock and small-scale commerce are the principal economic activities.
Full profile of Chibok LGA →Damboa LGA
One of Borno's largest LGAs by land area and a historic emirate centre. Agriculture, livestock, forestry-related activities and trade are important to the economy.
Full profile of Damboa LGA →Dikwa LGA
Historic town and seat of the Dikwa Emirate. Agriculture, livestock, trade and regional commerce are major activities.
Full profile of Dikwa LGA →Gubio LGA
Northern Borno LGA with strong Kanuri cultural heritage. Farming, livestock, trade and local markets support the economy.
Full profile of Gubio LGA →Guzamala LGA
Northern Borno LGA within the Lake Chad basin. Fishing, agriculture, livestock and local trade are important economic activities.
Full profile of Guzamala LGA →Gwoza LGA
Mountainous southern Borno LGA and seat of the Gwoza traditional institution. Agriculture, livestock, trade and small-scale commerce are important economic activities.
Full profile of Gwoza LGA →Hawul LGA
Southern Borno LGA associated with Bura communities and the Biu Plateau region. Crop farming, livestock, trade and agro-processing support the local economy.
Full profile of Hawul LGA →Jere LGA
LGA surrounding large parts of the Maiduguri metropolitan area. Agriculture, commerce, services, construction and urban-related businesses are important.
Full profile of Jere LGA →Kaga LGA
Central Borno LGA located along important road and agricultural corridors. Farming, livestock, commerce and road-based trade are important activities.
Full profile of Kaga LGA →Kala/Balge LGA
Border LGA near Cameroon and the Lake Chad basin. Fishing, farming, livestock and cross-border trade are important economic activities.
Full profile of Kala/Balge LGA →Konduga LGA
Large LGA southeast of Maiduguri with extensive rural territory. Agriculture, livestock, trade and reconstruction-related economic activities are important.
Full profile of Konduga LGA →Kukawa LGA
Historic northern Borno LGA associated with the Lake Chad basin and Kanem-Bornu history. Fishing, agriculture, livestock and trade are central to local livelihoods.
Full profile of Kukawa LGA →Kwaya Kusar LGA
One of the smaller LGAs in southern Borno by land area. Agriculture, livestock, trade and small-scale processing are important.
Full profile of Kwaya Kusar LGA →Mafa LGA
Central Borno LGA with strong Kanuri and Mafa cultural connections. Farming, livestock, commerce and food processing are important economic activities.
Full profile of Mafa LGA →Magumeri LGA
Large northern Borno LGA with predominantly rural communities. Agriculture, livestock, trade and local markets support the economy.
Full profile of Magumeri LGA →Maiduguri LGA
Maiduguri Metropolitan Council is the capital LGA of Borno State. Government, trade, education, transportation, services, construction and retail dominate the metropolitan economy.
Full profile of Maiduguri LGA →Marte LGA
Northern Borno LGA located within the Lake Chad basin. Fishing, agriculture, livestock and regional trade are important economic activities.
Full profile of Marte LGA →Mobbar LGA
Border LGA centred on Damasak and the Niger frontier. Cross-border trade, livestock, fishing, agriculture and local commerce are major activities.
Full profile of Mobbar LGA →Monguno LGA
Important northern Borno town near Lake Chad. Fishing, agriculture, livestock, trade, services and humanitarian-sector activity are important.
Full profile of Monguno LGA →Ngala LGA
Border LGA containing Gamboru, an important gateway toward Cameroon. Cross-border trade, agriculture, livestock, fishing and transportation support the local economy.
Full profile of Ngala LGA →Nganzai LGA
Northern Borno LGA with rural agricultural communities. Agriculture, livestock, fishing and local trade are important economic activities.
Full profile of Nganzai LGA →Shani LGA
Southern Borno LGA and seat of the Shani traditional institution. Agriculture, livestock, commerce and small-scale processing support the economy.
Full profile of Shani LGA →About Local Government Areas in Borno State
Local Government Areas (LGAs) are the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal and state governments. Borno State has 27 LGAs.
What Is an LGA Chairman?
Each LGA in Borno State is headed by an elected Local Government Chairman.
History of LGA Creation in Nigeria
Nigeria's current 774 LGAs were created through a series of administrative reforms. For the full story, see the guide to History of State Creation in Nigeria.
Frequently Asked Questions — Borno State LGAs
How many local government areas does Borno State have?
Borno State has 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs).
What are the 27 local governments of Borno State?
The 27 Local Government Areas of Borno State are: Abadam, Askira/Uba, Bama, Bayo, Biu, Chibok, Damboa, Dikwa, Gubio, Guzamala, Gwoza, Hawul, Jere, Kaga, Kala/Balge, Konduga, Kukawa, Kwaya Kusar, Mafa, Magumeri, Maiduguri, Marte, Mobbar, Monguno, Ngala, Nganzai, Shani.
What is the biggest local government in Borno State?
Damboa LGA is the largest local government area in Borno State by land area, covering approximately 6,426 km². Its headquarters is Damboa.
What is the smallest local government in Borno State?
Maiduguri LGA is the smallest local government area in Borno State by land area, covering approximately 137 km².
Which local government area in Borno State is the richest?
Economic value varies by LGA based on natural resources, commerce, and infrastructure. The LGA containing the state capital — Maiduguri — typically has the highest concentration of economic activity and government institutions.
What is an LGA in Nigeria?
LGA stands for Local Government Area. It is the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal government and state governments. Nigeria has 774 LGAs in total across its 36 states and the FCT. Each LGA is headed by an elected chairman and councillors. LGAs receive federal allocations monthly from the Federation Account and are responsible for primary education, basic healthcare, community development, and local roads.