Keana
About
Keana is a town and Local Government Area in Nasarawa State, North Central Nigeria, with an area of 1,048.1 square kilometres and a population of about 80,000 according to the 2006 census. It is home to Federal Government Girls College, Keana, and is known as a centre of salt production.
History
Keana was founded by Akyana Adi in the 12th century. It is one of the 13 local government areas of Nasarawa State and, together with Doma, Obi, Agwatashi and Assakio, is one of the major town and city centres of the Alago nation. The Alago people have enjoyed cordial relationships with other tribes along the bank of the Benue Valley. The town's current traditional ruler is the 34th Osana, Alh. Abdullahi Amegwa III, who, together with the Andoma of Doma and the Osuko of Obi, is considered one of the most powerful traditional rulers of the Alago nation and of Nasarawa State.
Source: Wikipedia: Keana
Key Facts
State
Nasarawa State
Established
12th century
Area
1,048.1 km²
Population
80,000 (2006 census)