Local Government Area · Taraba State

Wukari

About

Wukari is a city and Local Government Area in Taraba State, Nigeria. The Donga River flows through the area and the Benue River forms a boundary with Nasarawa State to the northwest. The area covers 4,308 square kilometres and had a population of 241,546 at the 2006 census. It is divided into 10 wards: Akwana, Avyi, Bantaje, Chonku, Hospital, Jibu, Kente, Puje, Rafin Kada and Tsokundi.

History

The city is the base of the Wukari Federation, a traditional state, and is home to the Jukun people. The local languages include Jukun (Wapan, Jibu, Nyifon etc) and Ichen.

Source: Wikipedia: Wukari

Key Facts

State

Taraba State

Chairman

Samaila Agbu

Area

4,308 km²

Population

241,546 (2006 census)