Mangu
About
Mangu is a Local Government Area in Plateau State, Nigeria. It covers an area of 1,653 square kilometres and had a population of 294,931 at the 2006 census. The main ethnic group is the Mwaghavul, and the main languages spoken are Mwaghavul and Pyem. The local government is led by a Chairman, and the area is home to mostly Christian inhabitants, with a small number of traditional religionists and Muslims. The area also hosts the factory of SWAN Spring Water, located at the foot of the Kerang Volcanic Mountains.
History
Governor Caleb Mutfwang appointed Markus Artu as the Transition Committee Chairman of the local government area.
Source: Wikipedia: Mangu, Nigeria
Key Facts
State
Plateau State
Headquarters
Mangu town
Chairman
Markus Artu
Area
1,653 km²
Population
294,931 (2006 census)