Mashegu Local Government Area (LGA), with headquarters in Mashegu, is situated within the Niger North Senatorial District. It was created in 1991, covering an area of 8,763 square kilometers. Mashegu has a population of approximately 215,197 (2006 census), projected to grow to 369,100 by 2022.
The economy of Mashegu is primarily based on agriculture, especially the cultivation of crops such as yam, cassava, and maize. The LGA is also known for its agricultural processing activities.
Mashegu’s postal code is 923102, and its geo-coordinates are 10.3033° N latitude and 5.3246° E longitude.