Nguru Local Government Area, headquartered in Nguru town, is part of Yobe North Senatorial District. Established in 1976, Nguru covers 723.3 square kilometres, with a population of 150,699 (2006 census), projected to be at 236,900 in 2022, yielding a density of 258 people per square kilometre. Nguru's economy thrives on trading, transportation, and agriculture, with major crops including onions and tomatoes. It is home to the Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands and a notable railway terminus. The postal code is 630101, and geo-coordinates are approximately 12.8791° N latitude and 10.4598° E longitude.