Wukari
| Wukari | |
|---|---|
| LGA and town | |
  Wukari Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 7°51′N 9°47′E / 7.850°N 9.783°ECoordinates: 7°51′N 9°47′E / 7.850°N 9.783°E | |
| Country |
 Nigeria |
| State | Taraba State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,308 km2 (1,663 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 241,546 |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 670 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.TA.WU |
| Climate | Aw |
Wukari is a Local Government Area in Taraba State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Wukari on the A4 highway. The Donga River flows through the area and the Benue River forms a boundary with Nasarawa State to the northwest. The town is the base of the Wukari Federation, a traditional state.
It has an area of 4,308 km² and a population of 241,546 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 670.[1]
References
- ↑ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
State capital: Jalingo | ||
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