All 16 Local Government Areas of Taraba State

Ardo-Kola is located around the Sunkani area and is one of the northern LGAs of Taraba State. Agriculture is the main economic activity, with maize, sorghum, rice, cassava, groundnut and livestock production. Its proximity to Jalingo also supports commerce and services.

Bali is one of the largest LGAs in Taraba by land area and an important agricultural and commercial centre. Agriculture, livestock production, forestry, trade and fishing are important. Major crops include maize, rice, yam, cassava and groundnut.

Donga is a southern Taraba LGA located around the Donga River and is known for its agricultural communities and diverse population. Agriculture, fishing, livestock and local trade dominate the economy. Yam, cassava, maize, rice and other crops are cultivated.

Gashaka is one of Taraba's most mountainous LGAs and contains extensive parts of Gashaka-Gumti National Park. Agriculture, livestock, forestry and ecotourism are major economic activities. Maize, plantain and other crops are cultivated.

Gassol is a large agricultural LGA in central Taraba with important river systems and farming communities. Agriculture, irrigation, fishing, livestock and commerce are major activities. Rice, maize, soybean and other crops are important.

Ibi is a riverine LGA situated along the Benue River and is well known for its fishing culture and Nwunyu Fishing Festival. Fishing, farming, riverine commerce, livestock and trading are important. Rice, yam, cassava and maize are cultivated.

Jalingo is the capital of Taraba State and the main administrative, political and commercial centre of the state. Government, commerce, education, transport, construction, services and small-scale manufacturing dominate the economy.

Karim-Lamido is one of the large LGAs in northern Taraba and contains numerous ethnic communities. Agriculture, livestock, fishing, irrigation and mining are important. Rice, maize, groundnut, sorghum and other crops are cultivated.

Kurmi is a heavily forested southern-central LGA bordering Cameroon and is noted for agriculture, timber and natural resources. Agriculture, cocoa, timber, livestock and ecotourism are important. Bananas, plantains, rice, groundnut, oranges and cocoa are cultivated.

Lau is a riverine agricultural LGA located near the Benue and Taraba river systems. Agriculture, fishing, livestock and commerce are important. Rice, yam, maize and other crops are cultivated around riverine areas.

Sardauna contains much of the famous Mambilla Plateau and is one of Nigeria's most important highland agricultural and tourism areas. Tea, coffee, cattle, dairy, vegetables, potatoes, tourism and other highland agriculture dominate the economy.

Takum is a major southern Taraba LGA with strong Jukun, Kuteb, Tiv and other cultural traditions and an international border with Cameroon. Agriculture, livestock, fishing, trade and local manufacturing are important. Yam, cassava, maize and other crops are widely cultivated.

Ussa is a southern Taraba LGA associated strongly with the Kuteb people and neighbouring ethnic communities. Agriculture, livestock, trading, forestry and small-scale processing are major activities.

Wukari is one of the most historically important areas of Taraba and is the traditional centre of the Wukari Jukun Kingdom. Agriculture, commerce, education, fishing and livestock are major economic activities. Yam, rice, cassava, maize and groundnut are important crops.

Yorro is predominantly associated with Mumuye communities and is located in northeastern Taraba. Agriculture is the main economic activity, especially yam, maize, millet and other food crops. Livestock and local trade are also important.

Zing is a northeastern Taraba LGA predominantly associated with the Mumuye people and is located close to Adamawa State. Agriculture, livestock, trading and public-sector employment are important. Maize, yam, millet and other crops are cultivated.