History Of Sanga

Sanga local government is situated in southern Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its administrative headquarters is located in the town of Gbantu, also known as Gwantu. Sanga Local Government Area covers an area of 1,821 km⊃2;.

As of the 2006 census, Sanga had a population of 151,485 inhabitants. The population was projected to reach 204,500 by March 21, 2016. Sanga LGA shares boundaries with Jema'a LGA to the west, while its other boundaries are shared with Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, and Riyom LGAs of Plateau State to the east. It also shares boundaries with Akwanga, Karu, Kokona, and Wamba LGAs of Nasarawa State to the south.

The residents of Sanga LGA include various ethnic groups such as Nandu, Ningon, Tari, Ayu, Ninzam, Numana, Ninte, Mada (Mœda), Nungu, and others. Sanga Local Government Area is divided into 10 wards and subdivisions, which include Wasa Station, Arak, Nandu, Gwantu, Ninzam North, Ninzam South, Ninzam West, Ayu, Bokana, Aboro, and Fadan Karshi.