Mikang Local Government Area
Mikang is a southern Plateau LGA with diverse indigenous communities and extensive agricultural land.
Communities & Notable Areas in Mikang LGA
Mikang LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Mikang LGA
Mikang developed from indigenous settlements in the southern part of the Plateau region. It became one of Plateau State's Local Government Areas after the 1976 state creation.
Geography of Mikang LGA
The area is predominantly savanna with cultivated farmland, low hills and seasonal streams.
Economy of Mikang LGA
Agriculture and livestock are dominant, with crops such as maize, yam, cassava, millet, sorghum and groundnuts. Local trade also supports livelihoods.
About Mikang LGA — Key Facts & Context
Mikang Local Government Area (LGA) is one of the many LGAs that make up Plateau 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
Mikang LGA covers an area of approximately 739 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Tunkus.
History of Mikang LGA Creation
Mikang LGA was formally established in 1976 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.
Mikang LGA and Plateau State
As part of Plateau State in the North Central geopolitical zone, Mikang LGA contributes to the political, economic, and cultural character of the state. To see all LGAs in Plateau State, visit the full LGA listing.
Frequently Asked Questions — Mikang LGA
What is Mikang LGA known for?
Mikang is a southern Plateau LGA with diverse indigenous communities and extensive agricultural land.
What is the headquarters of Mikang LGA?
The headquarters of Mikang LGA is Tunkus, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Mikang in Plateau State?
Mikang is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Plateau State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Tunkus. The LGA covers an area of approximately 739 km².
What are the communities in Mikang LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Mikang LGA include: Tunkus, Garkawa, Lankan, Koenoem and surrounding communities.
When was Mikang LGA created?
Mikang LGA was created in 1976, making it approximately 50 years old. It was established as part of Nigeria's LGA creation exercises under the federal military government.
How large is Mikang LGA in Plateau State?
Mikang LGA covers an area of approximately 739 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Plateau State.
What is the population of Mikang LGA?
The estimated population of Mikang LGA is approximately 126265. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.