Yola South LGA, with its headquarters in Yola Town, lies within Adamawa Central Senatorial District. Established in 1991, it spans 919.0 square kilometers. The population in 2006 was 196,197, projected to be 302,500 in 2022, resulting in a density of 321 people per square kilometer.
The economy of Yola South is diverse, including agriculture, commerce, and education, with the Modibbo Adama University of Technology being a notable institution. The LGA is also known for cultural heritage sites and the annual Durbar Festival.
The postal code for Yola South is 640102, and the geo-coordinates are approximately 9.383330° N latitude and 12.333330° E longitude.