Mangu Local Government Area, headquartered in Mangu Town, is part of the Plateau Central Senatorial District. Created in 1976, the LGA covers about 1,653 square kilometers with a population of about 294,931 (2006 census). Mangu’s economy relies on agriculture, especially potato, maize, sorghum farming and livestock rearing. Major landmarks include Mangu Dam. The postal code for Mangu is 932101, with coordinates around 9.5235° N latitude and 9.1360° E longitude.