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Plateau State Map - Local Government areas

  • Date Created December 13, 2021
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History Of Shendam

Shendam Local Government Area (LGA) is situated in Plateau State, Nigeria. The administrative headquarters of Shendam LGA are situated in the town of Shendam, serving as the central point for governance and local administration.

The LGA covers a total land area of 2,477 square kilometers. According to the 2006 census, Shendam LGA had a population of 208,017 inhabitants. Shendam LGA is comprised of several towns and villages, including Dungba, Garas, Tukum, Tumbi, Dakan Tofa, Derpeng, Dorok, and Makera.

The linguistic landscape of Shendam LGA is characterized by the Goemai language. Additionally, many other West Chadic languages are spoken within the LGA, Shendam LGA shares borders with neighboring LGAs, including Ibi in Taraba State to the south, Qua'an Pan to the east, Pankshin to the north, and Mikang to the west. The postal code of Shendam LGA is 940.

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