Langtang North
About
Langtang North is a Local Government Area in Plateau State, Nigeria, with its headquarters in the town of Langtang. It covers an area of 1,188 square kilometres and had a population of 140,643 at the 2006 census. The majority ethnic group is the Tarok, and the main religions are Christianity and ancestral worship. As a Local Government Area, it is an administrative unit of local government within Plateau State, led by an elected Local Government Chairman. The area has a yearly average temperature of about 27 degrees Celsius and two seasons, dry and rainy.
History
In July 2014, at least 11 people were reportedly killed at Zamadede in the Pil-Gani district of Langtang North Local Government Area, an incident reported in the context of clashes between farmers and herdsmen in the state.
Source: Wikipedia: Langtang North
Key Facts
State
Plateau State
Headquarters
Langtang
Chairman
Nanmwa Kumzhi
Area
1188 km²
Population
140,643 (2006 census)