Wamba Local Government Area is one of the 17 local government Areas in

Nasarawa State Nasarawa State is a state in the North Central region of Nigeria, bordered to the east by the states of Taraba and Plateau, to the north by Kaduna State, to the south by the states of Kogi and Benue, and to the west by the Federal Capital Ter ...

, North-central

Nigeria Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o ...

, with its headquarters situated in Wamba Town. It has an estimated land area of 1,156 km2 and a population of about 72,894 based on the 2006 census estimates. Wamba local government is an agrarian sub-state, it is known for casava, pidgeion pea, palm carnel and oil, productions respectively. Wamba also has minerals deposit like lead, barite, tantalite, columbite, and gems such as Aquamarine and gold. Yet to be exploited officially. Wamba is both heteroethnic heteroreligious, Among the nation's that make up the area are: Arum, Atoro, Buh, Kantana, Kulere, Ninzom, Ninkada, Rindere, and Yashi.

Attractions

Wamba Local government is renowned for the spectacular and beautiful

Farin Ruwa Falls Farin Ruwa Falls is a waterfall found in the central region of Nigeria. It is among the highest waterfalls in Nigeria. It is significant among Africa's falls when the total height covered by the waterfall is considered. The source of Farin Ruwa fa ...

. One of the longest Cascades in Africa. It presents a long Cascade of white rapids from the Highlands of Plateau states down to the foothills, ending with the main attraction Farin Ruwa Falls, in Wamba Local government.

Postal Code

The

postal code A postal code (also known locally in various English-speaking countries throughout the world as a postcode, post code, PIN or ZIP Code) is a series of letters or digits or both, sometimes including spaces or punctuation, included in a postal a ...

of the area is 960.

Climate

The summer months in Wamba are January through April, with March being the hottest month. From June to October is considered the cool season, with August being the coolest month.

References

Local Government Areas in Nasarawa State {{Nasarawa-geo-stub