Wukari Local Government Area (LGA), headquartered in
Wukari Town, falls under Taraba South Senatorial District. It was established
in 1976, covering an area of 4,268 square kilometres. The population was 238,283
in 2006 census, projected to be 374,800 in 2022, giving it a density of about
78 people per square kilometres.Wukari is a major agricultural and commercial centre,
producing crops like yam, rice, and groundnut. It is also known for the
traditional Jukun cultural heritage and Tertiary institutions such as Kwararafa
University and Federal University Wukari. The Wukari Fish Festival is a notable
event.
Wukari's postal code is 670101, and the LGA is located around 7.8833° N
latitude and 9.7833° E longitude.