Toungo LGA, with headquarters in Toungo Town, is located in the Adamawa South Senatorial District. Established in 1996, it covers an area of 5,646 square kilometres. The population in 2006 Census was 52,179, projected to be 80,500, resulting in a density of 33 people per square kilometre.
The economy relies on agriculture, with a focus on crops like maize, yams, and cassava, along with livestock farming. Toungo is notable for its proximity to the Gashaka-Gumti National Park, a major conservation area and tourist attraction.
The postal code is 641119, with geo-coordinates around 7.854170° N latitude and 11.662500° E longitude.