Bassa, Plateau State
Bassa | |
|---|---|
LGA and Town | |
| Coordinates: 10°05′N 8°44′E / 10.083°N 8.733°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Plateau State |
| Headquarters | Bassa Town |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Fidelis Adara |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,743 km2 (673 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 186,859 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 930 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.PL.BA |
Bassa is a Local Government Area in the north of Plateau State, Nigeria, bordering Kaduna and Bauchi States. Its headquarters are in the town of Bassa at9°56′00″N 8°44′00″E / 9.93333°N 8.73333°E.
It has an area of 1,743 km2 with other small towns like Miango, Mc Alley; originally called Biciza, Jengre, villages such as Binchin, Zukku, Kwal, Saya, Gurum among many others and a population of 186,859 at the 2006 census. Bassa local government houses the Nigerian Army 3 Division, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment as well as a police station and the First bank of Nigeria.
The postal code of the area is 930.