History Of Takum

Takum Local Government Area (LGA) is located in Taraba State, Nigeria. The headquarters of the LGA is situated in the town of Takum.
Takum LGA was created out of Wukari Local Government Area in June 1976.

Takum shares a border with the Republic of Cameroon to the south, while it is bordered by Ussa and Donga Local Government Areas to the west and north, respectively. Districts within Takum LGA include Angwan Dutse, Angwa Abuja, Tikari, Fadama, Gahwetun, Akenten, Acha Nyim, Chanchanji (Peva), Sufa, Shimta, Kufi, Muji, Lufu, Kashimbilla, Kpaasan, Likam, Bete, Malumshe, Jidu, Tampwa, Dumse, Nyayirim, Barki Lissa, Acha Sarka, Sabon Gida Yukuben, among others.
Major Tribes:

The major tribes in Takum LGA include the Kuteb, Ichen, Kpanzon, Tiv, Chamba, and Hausa. The current estimated population of Takum LGA is approximately 197,510 inhabitants. The Jukun language is one of the languages spoken in Takum LGA. The postal code for Takum LGA is 671.