Which state is Lafia in Nigeria?
Nasarawa state
Lafia, formerly Lafia Beri-Beri, town, capital of Nasarawa state, central Nigeria. Originally the site of Anane, a small town of the Arago people, Lafia became the capital of a prominent local chiefdom in the early 19th century.
Is Lafia a local government?
Lafia is a town in North Central [Nigeria]. It is the capital city of Nasarawa State and has a population of 330,712 inhabitants according to the 2006 census results. It is the largest town in Nasarawa state….Lafia.
| Lafia Lafiyan | |
|---|---|
| • LGA Chairman | Alh. Aminu Mu’azu Maifata |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 330,712 |
| Time zone | UTC1 (WAT) |
What is Lafia known for?
Modern Lafia aside from being an administrative and educational center, it is also a collecting point for sesame seeds, soybeans, and is a trading centre for yams, sorghum, millet, and cotton. Besides farming, cotton weaving and dyeing are traditionally important activities of the town’s inhabitants.
What is the capital of Lafia?
Nasarawa State
| Nasarawa | |
|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria |
| Date created | 1 October 1996 |
| Capital | Lafia |
| Government |
What is the population of Lafia?
360,728
Lafia Population 2022
| Year | Population | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 374,084 | 3.70% |
| 2022 | 360,728 | 3.63% |
| 2021 | 348,095 | 3.55% |
| 2020 | 336,170 | 3.47% |
What is the meaning of Nasarawa?
noun. a state of Nigeria, in the centre east of Abuja.
What is the population of Lafia town?
The metro area population of Lafia in 2020 was 336,000, a 3.38% increase from 2019. The metro area population of Lafia in 2019 was 325,000, a 3.5% increase from 2018.
What is the capital of Nasarawa?
Lafia
Its capital is Lafia. Its Main Cities and Towns are Lafia (capital city), Akwanga, Doma, Karu, Keffi, Nasarawa, Nasarawa-Egon and Wamba. Nasarawa State covers an area of 28,735 sq kilometres.
How many local government Nasarawa have?
thirteen Local Government Areas
Nasarawa State is made up of thirteen Local Government Areas, namely, Akwanga, Awe, Doma, Karu, Keana, Kokona, Lafia, Nasarawa, Nasarawa Eggon, Obi, Toto, Wamba and Keffi.