Gamawa
Gamawa | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
Gamawa Emir's Palace | |
Interactive map of Gamawa | |
Gamawa Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°08′N 10°32′E / 12.133°N 10.533°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Bauchi State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Madaki Ahmed Gololo |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,925 km2 (1,129 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 286,388 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 752 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.BA.GM |
Gamawaⓘ is a Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria, bordering Yobe State in the east and Dambam in the south. Its headquarters are in the town of Gamawa.
It has an area of 2,925 km2 and a population of 286,388 at the 2006 census.
The predominant ethnic group in the area are the Fulani and the Karai-Karai living in the east.
The postal code of the area is 752.