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Plateau State
“Home of Peace and Tourism”
North Central Zone
Since 1976
17 LGAs
Key Information
Capital City
Jos
Governor
Caleb Mutfwang
Deputy Governor
Josephine Piyo
Date Created
February 3, 1976
Geopolitical Zone
North Central
Area
30,913 km²
Estimated Population
~3.5 million (est.)
Senatorial Districts
3
About Plateau State
Plateau State sits on the Jos Plateau with cooler climate, tin mining history, and diverse ethnic communities. Jos is a major market and education centre. Agriculture—especially potatoes and vegetables—supports livelihoods alongside tourism to rock formations and parks.
Local Government Areas (17)
Barkin Ladi
Bassa
Bokkos
Jos East
Jos North
Jos South
Kanam
Kanke
Langtang North
Langtang South
Mangu
Mikang
Pankshin
Qua'an Pan
Riyom
Shendam
Wase
Other North Central States
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