# Alkaleri LGA, Bauchi State – Villages, Map & Nearest Services

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Local government area · Bauchi State 

# Alkaleri

Alkaleri is a local government area (LGA) of Nigeria in Bauchi State. It covers **6,015.1 km²**. Its main town is Alkaleri. 137 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 40 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 6,015km²
- 40mapped services
- 352 mtypical elevation

## Where is Alkaleri?

Alkaleri lies in [Bauchi State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/bauchi/), [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). It borders 8 other local government areas: [Akko](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/gombe/akko/), [Bauchi](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/bauchi/bauchi/), [Billiri](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/gombe/billiri/), [Kanam](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/plateau/kanam/), [Karim-Lamido](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/taraba/karim-lamido/), [Kirfi](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/bauchi/kirfi/), [Shomgom](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/gombe/shomgom/) and [Tafawa-Balewa](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/bauchi/tafawa-balewa/). By area it is the 11th largest of 774 local government areas in Nigeria. It covers 12.4% of [Bauchi State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/bauchi/). The centre of Alkaleri is about 337 km in a straight line from Abuja, the capital. It is about 80 km from Bauchi, the main town of Bauchi State. The centre point is at 9.8963° N, 10.4451° E.

Source: [Office for the Surveyor General of the Federation of Nigeria (OSGOF), Ehealth, United Nations Cartographic Section (UNCS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-nga).

## Things to see in and around Alkaleri

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Alkaleri: 3 nature reserves.

- Yankari National Park · nature reserve
- Yankari National Park / Wiki Springs Resort · nature reserve
- Yankari Nature reserve · nature reserve

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Alkaleri

- Time zoneUTC+1, no daylight saving · Africa/Lagos
- CurrencyNaira (NGN)
- Country calling code+234
- LanguagesEnglish, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fulah
- Plug typesType D, G · 230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO) · Gombe67 km
- Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU) · Bauchi101 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:57) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:26, sunset around 17:59).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Alkaleri

Open gazetteers list **137 villages, towns and localities** in Alkaleri. The largest with a recorded population: Yuli (9,549) and Gwaram (6,700). Settlements here lie between about 211 m and 627 m above sea level (median 352 m).

- Abbas
- Alkalere
- Alkaleri
- Alkali Sule
- Babani
- Babu;Bubu
- Badara
- Bahago
- Bajoga
- Bakin Dutse
- Bakin Kogi
- Bakureji
- Barambu
- Baru Babba
- Bature
- Bogwas
- Bonga
- Buba
- Bubu
- Burabayi
- Burari
- Buren Duguri
- Buri
- Chakamaderi
- Dagarau
- Dagli
- Dagudi
- Dan
- Digare
- Diji
- Dimis
- Dogon Ruwa
- Fali
- Futuk
- Gabchari
- Gaji
- Gaji Gamo
- Gale
- Garfatu
- Garfatu Abbas
- Garin Hamse
- Garin Hamza
- Garin Liman
- Garin Maliam Yabbalo
- Garin Wamba
- Garin Yerima
- Garo
- Gidan Dari
- Gidi
- Gora
- Gwaram
- Jada
- Jauro Baba
- Jauro Gani
- Jauro Hamma
- Jauro Wabi
- Jubajo
- Kafi
- Kankali
- Kariminti
- Kasachia
- Kashara
- Kashere
- Kashere Ungayo
- Katuna
- Kayaya
- Kolmani Gaji Mari
- Kontagora
- Kufa
- Kuka
- Kukar
- Kumail
- Kumbala
- Kungibar
- Kurmanji
- Kwala
- Kwiamawa
- Kwolkwol
- Kwonjimbar
- Lafiyan Bure
- Lando
- Lariski
- Laro
- Limman Lange
- Machido
- Magasa
- Mai-Ari
- Maiari
- Maidugu
- Maimadi
- Maina Maji
- Makadangi
- Mallam Jemo
- Mallam Yaya
- Mansur
- Marsala
- Masuri
- Matsira
- Mundal
- Murtala
- Murtalan Jeji
- Nainawa
- Panguru
- Pantami
- Putuk
- Rahama
- Rama
- Rapawa
- Rimi
- Ringa
- Sabon Gari
- Sangar
- Sarkin Yaki Mala
- Shafa
- Shafan Bano
- Sharowa
- Shuga
- Tagwur
- Taksawat
- Taramal
- Tudun Wada
- Turaki
- Ungwan Sarkin Kudu
- Walakero
- Wikki
- Wundo
- Wuro Bature
- Wuro Bogga
- Yalo
- Yankari
- Yoll
- Yolon Garuza
- Yuli
- Zadawa
- Zambu
- Zange
- Zangli

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Alkaleri

Named natural and historic features inside Alkaleri, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

14 rivers and streams.

- Kafi
- Kwarin Gilim
- Kwarin Tukurwa
- Rafin Lugge
- River Biliang
- River Gaji
- River Jako
- River Kolmani
- River Massuri
- River Masuri
- River Masuri
- River Yashi
- River Yuli
- Shakala

### Hills and mountains

11 hills.

- Likali Hill · 477 m
- Futuk Hill · 458 m
- Kafi Hill · 408 m
- Kwokwol Hill · 391 m
- Jada Hill · 363 m
- Mai Somari Hill · 357 m
- Rama Hill · 346 m
- Kura Hill · 336 m
- Bakureji Hill · 323 m
- Yuli Hill · 320 m
- Taura Hill · 308 m

### Forests and nature

2 wildlife reserves.

- Yankari Game Reserve
- Yankari National Park

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Alkaleri and the best time to visit

In Alkaleri, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (24 °C). About 870 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (243 mm) and the driest Jan (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to February and June**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 1 

Feb 27 2 

Mar 30 6 

Apr 30 53 

May 29 78 

Jun 27 105 

Jul 26 166 

Aug 25 243 

Sep 25 162 

Oct 26 50 

Nov 26 4 

Dec 24 1 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Alkaleri

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Gale Maternity · Alkaleri 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.05596&mlon=10.33880#map=17/10.05596/10.33880) 

Hotel Mavis Suites Owerri · Alkaleri 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.79568&mlon=10.54688#map=17/9.79568/10.54688) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Alkaleri

Places mapped inside Alkaleri in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals37
- Hotels3

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other local government areas in Bauchi State

- Bauchi
- Bogoro
- Damban
- Darazo
- Dass
- Gamawa
- Ganjuwa
- Giade
- Itas/Gadau
- Jama'are
- Katagum
- Kirfi
- Misau
- Ningi
- Shira
- Tafawa-Balewa
- Toro
- Warji
- Zaki

## Quick answers

- Where is Alkaleri?In Bauchi State, Nigeria
- What borders Alkaleri?Akko, Bauchi, Billiri, Kanam, Karim-Lamido, Kirfi, Shomgom and Tafawa-Balewa
- What is there to see in Alkaleri?Yankari National Park, Yankari National Park / Wiki Springs Resort, Yankari Nature reserve
- What time zone is Alkaleri in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Alkaleri?Naira (NGN)
- What language is spoken in Alkaleri?English, Hausa, Yoruba (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Alkaleri?137 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Alkaleri?Settlements lie between 211 m and 627 m
- What is the highest point in Alkaleri?Likali Hill (477 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Alkaleri?October to February and June
- Where is the nearest hospital to Alkaleri?Gale Maternity, about 21 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Alkaleri?37 mapped
- What is the P-code of Alkaleri?NG005001 (OCHA common operational dataset)