Bayo Local Government Area (LGA), with headquarters in Fikayel, is part of the Borno South Senatorial District, Borno State, Nigeria. Created in 1976, it spans an area of 1,047 square kilometers and had a population of 79,078 as per the 2006 census, increasing to an estimated 115,900 by 2022, with a population density of 70 people per square kilometer.
Agriculture drives the local economy, with millet, sorghum, and beans as key crops and livestock breeding. Bayo is known for its local market, which serves as a trading hub. The region is known for its semi-arid landscape and traditional way of life. Its postal code is 603104, and the geo-coordinates are roughly 11.3987° N latitude and 12.6356° E longitude. It is one of the four LGAs that constitute the Biu Emirate.