Ibi, Taraba State

Ibi is a town and administrative district in Taraba State, Nigeria. The town is located on the south bank of the Benue River, opposite the influx of the much smaller Shemankar River. Both the Taraba River and the Donga River flow into the Benue within the LGA.

Ibi
LGA and town
Ibi
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 8°19′N 9°51′E
Country Nigeria
StateTaraba State
Local Government HeadquartersIbi Town
Government
  Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government CouncilBala Bako Sungbado
Area
  Total2,672 km2 (1,032 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
  Total84,054
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
620
ISO 3166 codeNG.TA.IB

Ibi is one of the sixteen local government areas of Taraba State, and is governed by an elected chairman.

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