Tarka L.G.A Of BENUE State

Tarka Local Government Area, headquartered in Wannune, is located in the Benue North-West Senatorial District. It was created in 1991 and spans an area of 371 square kilometers. The population was 79,280 (2006 census), projected at 114,500 in 2022, giving it a density of 321 people per square kilometer. The economy is centered on subsistence agriculture, with yam and maize as primary crops. Tarka is notable for its cultural festivals and its contributions to Tiv political history. The postal code for Tarka is 981113, and its geo-coordinates are approximately 7.5666° N latitude and 8.8833° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN39,713,605,008.00
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN390,854,617.68
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN391,617,875.22
+0.2%
March 2025
NGN359,711,134.99
-8.1%
February 2025
NGN417,896,215.98
+16.2%
January 2025
NGN403,064,236.55
-3.5%
November 2024
NGN377,682,941.01
-6.3%

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