Lafia

Lafia
Lafiyan
LGA and city
Nickname: 
Lafia Garin Madidi
Lafia is located in Nigeria
Lafia
Lafia
Coordinates: 8°29′30″N 8°31′0″E / 8.49167°N 8.51667°E / 8.49167; 8.51667
Country Nigeria
StateNasarawa State
Government
 • EmirHon. Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad I JSC Rtd.
 • LGA ChairmanAlh. Aminu Mu'azu Maifata
Area
 • Total
1,092 sq mi (2,827 km2)
Population
 (2022 est)[1]
 • Total
509,300
 • Density470/sq mi (180/km2)
Time zoneUTC1 (WAT)
ClimateAw

Lafia is a city in Nigeria's North Central region. It is the capital and largest city of Nasarawa State, with a population of 509,300 inhabitants as of the 2021 census. And it's the Headquarter of Lafia Emirate Council.

Cities Grew up of Lafia:

Also Known as Lafia urban area;:.

With a population of Over 1.5 millions Citizens.

Shabu

Kwandare

Akurba

Mararraba Lafia,

Asakio

Agyaragu Tofa/Tasha

  1. ^ "Lafia (Local Government Area in Nigeria)". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-05.