Wamba Local Government Area, with its headquarters in Wamba town, is part of the Nasarawa North Senatorial District. Established in 1976, it covers about 1,156 square kilometers and has a population of 72,894 (2006 census). Its economy is largely agrarian, focusing on maize and guinea corn cultivation. Wamba is known for its scenic beauty, especially the Farin Ruwa Falls.The postal code is 960101, and the coordinates are approximately 8.9387° N latitude and 8.6083° E longitude.