Maiyama, situated within the Kebbi North Senatorial District, serves as the Administrative headquarters for Maiyama Local Government Area (LGA). The LGA's population was recorded at 173,759 in the 2006 census and is projected to have reached 296,900 by 2022. The LGA encompasses 1,270 square kilometers and has an estimated population density of 233.8 people per square kilometer, according to 2022 projections.The local economy is predominantly agrarian, with residents cultivating staple crops such as millet, sorghum, and maize. Maiyama's postal code is 863.