Barkin Ladi Local Government Area (LGA), with its headquarters in Barkin Ladi Town, is part of the Plateau North Senatorial District in Plateau State, Nigeria. Created in 1976, the LGA covers an area of approximately 1,032 square kilometers and a population of about 179805 (2006 census), and is projected to be 264,500 in 2022, giving it a population density of around 170 people per square kilometer. The economy here largely thrives on mining, agriculture, livestock rearing, with maize, potatoes and tomatoes as primary crops. Educational landmarks include the Barkin Ladi Technical School. The postal code for Barkin Ladi is 931211 with coordinates around 9.5333° N latitude and 8.9000° E longitude.