Munya Local Government Area (LGA), with its headquarters in Munya Town, is situated within the Niger South Senatorial District. Created in 1991, it spans an area of 2,170 square kilometers. Munya has a population of about 103,461 (2006 census), projected to be around 177,500 by 2022.
Agriculture, particularly the cultivation of cassava, maize, and yam, is the primary economic activity. The LGA is known for its traditional leadership and farming communities.
Munya’s postal code is 921103, with geo-coordinates at 9.7907° N latitude and 7.0772° E longitude.