Mariga Local Government Area (LGA), with its headquarters in Mariga, is located in the Niger North Senatorial District of Niger State. Created in 1991, Mariga covers 6,279 square kilometers and has a population of around 199,600 (2006 census), with projections for 2022 around 342,400.
Agriculture is the dominant economic activity, with crops like maize, millet, and groundnuts being grown. Mariga is known for its agricultural fairs and its community-driven development projects.
Its postal code is 922106, and its geo-coordinates are 10.6756° N latitude and 5.8043° E longitude.