Tarka LGA, 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)
NGN38,015,993,339.18
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN425,059,138.31
-9.8%
January 2026
NGN471,096,387.70
-5.5%
December 2025
NGN498,674,522.67
+15.8%
November 2025
NGN430,518,811.42
-10.1%
October 2025
NGN478,747,104.20
-6.8%
September 2025
NGN513,453,069.00
+0.0%

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