Karim Lamido

Karim Lamido is a Local Government Area in Taraba State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Karim Lamido at 9°18′00″N 11°12′00″E.

Karim Lamido
LGA and town
Karim Lamido
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 9°12′N 10°53′E
Country Nigeria
StateTaraba State
Local Government HeadquartersKarim Lamido
Government
  Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government CouncilBarr. Shehu Yahaya
Area
  Total6,620 km2 (2,560 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
  Total195,844
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
662
ISO 3166 codeNG.TA.KL

It has an area of 6,620 km2 and a population of 195,844 at the 2006 census.

The southern border of Karim Lamido is the Benue River and it is traversed by several tributaries of that river.

The postal code of the area is 662.

Karim Lamido has various ethnic groups, including Karimjo, Wurkun, Jenjo, Bambuka, Munga, kodei, Dadiya, Bandawa and fulani. It contains about 11 political wards, some of which are Karim 'A', Karim 'A', Jen Ardido, Jen Kaigama, Muri A, Muri B, Muri C, etc.

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