Adamawa State
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Jada

About

Jada is a local government area in Adamawa State, Nigeria, and the town that serves as its seat. It covers an area of 3,583 square kilometres and had a population of 259,700 as of 2022. The area is divided into districts including Danaba, Jada, Koma, Leko, Mapeo, Mayo-Kalaye, Mbulo and Nyibango, and includes many villages.

History

Jada was created as a local government area from the old Ganye local government area of Adamawa State. The article notes that Ganye, Jada, Toungo and part of Mayo Belwa are occupied by the Chamba people.

Source: Wikipedia: Jada, Nigeria

Key Facts

State

Adamawa State

Area

3,583 km²

Population

259,700 (2022)