Lafia
Lafia
Lafiyan | |
|---|---|
LGA and city | |
| Nickname: Lafia Garin Madidi | |
| Coordinates: 8°29′30″N 8°31′0″E / 8.49167°N 8.51667°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Nasarawa State |
| Government | |
| • Emir | Hon. Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad I JSC Rtd. |
| • LGA Chairman | Alh. Muhammad Halliru arabo |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,092 sq mi (2,827 km2) |
| Population (2022 est) | |
• Total | 509,300 |
| • Density | 470/sq mi (180/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC1 (WAT) |
| Climate | Aw |
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.