Wukari
Wukari
Ukari Waka | |
|---|---|
LGA and Town | |
Wukari General Post office | |
| Nickname: Croc Town | |
| Coordinates: 7°51′N 9°47′E / 7.850°N 9.783°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Taraba State |
| LGA | Wukari |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democracy |
| • Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council | Adi Daniel |
| Area | |
• Total | 4,308 km2 (1,663 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 241,546 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 670 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.TA.WU |
| Climate | Aw |
Wukari is a Local Government Area in Taraba State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Wukari on the A4 highway. The Donga River flows through the area and the Benue River forms a boundary with Nasarawa State to the northwest. It has an area of 4,308 km2 and a population of 241,546 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 670.