Donga Local Government Area (LGA), headquartered in Donga Town, is within the Taraba South Senatorial District. It was created in 1991 and encompasses an area of 3,092 square kilometres. The LGA had a population of 133,105 (2006 census), with projections reaching over 209,400 in 2022, equating to a density of 60 people per square kilometres. Agriculture, including rice and yam farming, is the main economic activity, alongside fishing and crafts. The region is known for the Donga River, which supports fishing and irrigation. Donga's postal code is 671, with geo-coordinates around 7.6670° N latitude and 10.0500° E longitude.