Gombe Local Government Area (LGA), with its headquarters in the city of Gombe, is the capital LGA of Gombe State and falls within the Gombe Central Senatorial District. Created in 1991, it spans an area of 52 square kilometers. Gombe has a population of approximately 266,844 (2006 census), with a projected population of 446,800 in 2022, yielding a population density of about 212 people per square kilometer.Gombe's economy is diverse with agriculture, trade and services forming the backbone. It is known for its cotton and groundnut production.Notable institutions include the Federal University of Gombe and the Gombe State University.The postal code for Gombe is 760106, and its geo-coordinates are 10.2900° N latitude and 11.1700° E longitude.