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Federal Capital Territory (FCT)

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) State Map - Local Government areas

  • Date Created December 05, 2021
  • Capital Gwagwalada Town
  • LGA Chairman Hon.Adamu Mustapha Danze
  • Land Area
  • Population
  • GDP

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History Of Gwagwalada

Gwagwalada Local Government is situated in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, specifically in the Northcentral geopolitical divide. The town of Gwagwalada serves as the headquarters of the local government area (LGA). The LGA covers an area of 1,043 square kilometers, indicating its considerable size.

As of the 2006 census, Gwagwalada had a population of 157,770. The area is projected to experience significant growth, with a 6.26% increase between 2020 and 2025. The estimated population of Gwagwalada LGA is now 211,048 inhabitants.

Gwagwalada is characterized by a diverse population with people from various ethnic affiliations. This diversity contributes to the cultural richness of the area. The commonly spoken languages in the LGA include Hausa and English, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the region.

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