Jos East Local Government Area, headquartered in Angware, is part of the Plateau North Senatorial District in Plateau State. Created in 1996, the LGA spans about 1,020 square kilometers with a population of 88,301 (2006 census) and is projected to be 129,200 in 2022. Much of its area is dedicated to farming and mining. Major crops include maize and millet, while mining of tin and columbite also provides income.The LGA’s postal code is 930107, with coordinates near 9.8520° N latitude and 9.0950° E longitude.