Itas/Gadau Local Government Area, with headquarters in Itas Town, lies within the Bauchi North Senatorial District. It covers an area of 1,622 square kilometres and had a population of 228,527 (2006 census) and projected to be 408,100 by 2022, giving a density of 92 people per square kilometre.
The economy is centred on agriculture, growing crops like maize, beans, and millet. Fishing and local crafts, including weaving and basketry, are also significant economic activities.
The LGA has a system of schools and education, including Bauchi state University (Gadau), Government primary school Itas Gadau..
Itas/Gadau's postal code is 751105, and the geo-coordinates are approximately 11.835600° N latitude and 10.167100° E longitude.