Demsa LGA, Adamawa State

Demsa Local Government Area, with headquarters in Demsa Town, is located within the Adamawa South Senatorial District in Adamawa State, Nigeria. The LGA was established in 1976 and covers an area of 1,593 square kilometers, with a population of approximately 178,407 (2006 census) and projected to be around 275,100 in 2022, leading to a population density of 209 people per square kilometer. Demsa's economy is driven by agriculture, focusing on crops like maize, sorghum, and groundnut, alongside fishing and livestock rearing. Notable educational institutions include Demsa Government Secondary School, and the area is known for cultural festivals and rich traditional heritage. Demsa’s postal code is 642109, with geo-coordinates at approximately 9.300000° N latitude and 11.800000° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN47,766,062,996.82
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN529,536,275.88
-14.5%
January 2026
NGN619,556,597.55
-1.2%
December 2025
NGN627,147,232.66
+13.8%
November 2025
NGN550,922,576.29
-8.9%
October 2025
NGN605,007,429.91
-1.6%
September 2025
NGN615,111,587.49
+0.0%

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