All 17 Local Government Areas of Plateau State

Barkin Ladi is a major agricultural and highland LGA in central Plateau and is known for vegetable production, hills and mining heritage. Agriculture is the major economic activity, particularly Irish potatoes, vegetables and maize. Livestock farming, mining, quarrying, trade and aviation-related services also contribute to the local economy.

Bassa is a large LGA north of Jos with extensive rural communities and agricultural land. Agriculture, livestock, trade, mining and quarrying are important activities. Crops include maize, yam, cassava, vegetables and grains.

Bokkos is a major agricultural LGA on the western side of the Jos Plateau and is known for its highland farming environment. Bokkos is one of Plateau's major agricultural areas, producing Irish potatoes, vegetables, maize, fruits and other food crops. Livestock farming and trade are also important.

Jos East forms part of the wider Jos metropolitan and highland region and has Angware as its headquarters. Agriculture, livestock, trade, quarrying and small-scale commerce are important. The area benefits from proximity to Jos and the surrounding highland markets.

Jos North contains the core of Jos city and is the most densely populated LGA in Plateau State. Jos North is Plateau's principal urban and commercial centre. Its economy is dominated by trade, services, education, healthcare, hospitality, transport, government and small businesses.

Jos South contains Bukuru and extensive suburbs of the Jos metropolitan area. Commerce, housing, agriculture, education, livestock, construction, hospitality and services are major economic activities.

Kanam is one of the larger LGAs in Plateau State by land area and contains extensive rural and agricultural communities. Agriculture, livestock, fishing, mining and trade are important. Crops include millet, maize, sorghum, groundnuts, yam and cassava.

Kanke is an agricultural LGA with several Ngas and other indigenous communities. Agriculture is the mainstay, including maize, millet, sorghum, yam, cassava and livestock. Local trade and small businesses support the economy.

Langtang North is an important southern Plateau LGA and a major centre of Tarok culture. Agriculture, livestock, trade and small-scale businesses are major activities. Yam, cassava, maize, millet and livestock are important products.

Langtang South is a predominantly rural agricultural LGA in southern Plateau. Agriculture, livestock, trading and small-scale processing form the foundation of the local economy.

Mangu is one of the most populous agricultural LGAs in Plateau State and is strongly associated with Mwaghavul culture. Mangu is one of Plateau's leading agricultural areas. Irish potatoes, vegetables, maize, fruits, livestock and other crops are important, while trade and mining also contribute.

Mikang is a southern Plateau LGA with diverse indigenous communities and extensive agricultural land. Agriculture and livestock are dominant, with crops such as maize, yam, cassava, millet, sorghum and groundnuts. Local trade also supports livelihoods.

Pankshin is an important administrative, agricultural and educational centre in Plateau Central. Agriculture is central to the economy, with maize, millet, yam, cassava, vegetables and livestock. Education, commerce and government services are also important.

Qua'an Pan is one of the larger southern Plateau LGAs and contains several distinct indigenous communities. Agriculture is the main economic activity, including yam, cassava, rice, maize, millet and livestock. Trade and local processing are also important.

Riyom is a gateway to Plateau State from the Abuja and Nasarawa direction and is known for its striking rock formations. Agriculture, livestock, quarrying, tourism and trade support the local economy. Crops include maize, vegetables, potatoes, yam and other food crops.

Shendam is one of the major administrative and commercial centres of southern Plateau. Agriculture, livestock, trade and mining are major activities. Rice, yam, cassava, maize, millet and other crops are produced in the area.

Wase is the largest Plateau LGA by commonly published land-area figures and is famous for Wase Rock and its historic traditional institution. Agriculture, livestock, mining and trade are important. Crops include millet, groundnuts, maize, yam and cassava. Lead and zinc and other mineral resources occur in the area.