Gamawa L.G.A Of BAUCHI State

Gamawa Local Government Area, with headquarters in Gamawa Town, is part of the Bauchi North Senatorial District. Created in 1996, it spans an area of 2,857 square kilometers and had a population of about 284,411 (2006 census) and is projected to be 507,900 in 2022, resulting in a population density of 98 people per square kilometer.

Agriculture is the primary economic activity, with crops such as millet, sorghum, and rice, alongside extensive livestock farming. The area is known for its grazing lands, attracting herders from various regions.

Gamawa's postal code is 752106, and its geo-coordinates are approximately 12.134300° N latitude and 10.539600° E longitude.


FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN62,916,818,478.99
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN605,080,151.71
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN590,721,339.01
-2.4%
March 2025
NGN563,873,721.89
-4.5%
February 2025
NGN595,237,840.67
+5.6%
January 2025
NGN621,528,062.11
+4.4%
November 2024
NGN586,086,904.94
-5.7%

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