# Abuja Municipal LGA, Federal Capital Territory – Villages

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Local government area · Federal Capital Territory 

# Abuja Municipal

Abuja Municipal is a local government area (LGA) of Nigeria in Federal Capital Territory. It covers **1,722.8 km²**. Its main town is Abuja. 177 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1,312 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,723km²
- 1,312mapped services
- 420 mtypical elevation

## Where is Abuja Municipal?

Abuja Municipal lies in [Federal Capital Territory](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/federal-capital-territory/), [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). It borders 8 other local government areas: [Bwari](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/federal-capital-territory/bwari/), [Gwagwalada](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/federal-capital-territory/gwagwalada/), [Karu](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/nasarawa/karu/), [Kuje](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/federal-capital-territory/kuje/), [Nasarawa](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/nasarawa/nasarawa/), [Suleja](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/suleja/), [Tafa](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/tafa/) and [Toto](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/nasarawa/toto/). By area it is the 168th largest of 774 local government areas in Nigeria. It covers 23.3% of [Federal Capital Territory](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/federal-capital-territory/). The centre of Abuja Municipal is about 21 km in a straight line from Abuja, the capital. The centre point is at 8.8822° N, 7.4181° 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 Abuja Municipal

OpenStreetMap lists 8 named sights in Abuja Municipal: 2 theme parks; 1 attraction; 1 museum; 1 city gate; 1 monument; 1 zoo; 1 castle or fort.

- Thought Pyramid Art Centre · museum
- S'apeyi of Garki Palace · castle or fort
- Zuma Rock · attraction
- Abuja City Gate · monument
- Children's Zoo · zoo
- Magicland Amusement Park · theme park
- Maitama Amusement Park · theme park
- Riverpark Estate Gate · city gate

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: Abuja Municipal

- 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

- Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) · Abuja22 km
- Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) · Jos180 km

### Nearest railway station

Idu (Abuja Municipal), about 20 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:11) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:37, sunset around 18:13).

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 Abuja Municipal

Open gazetteers list **177 villages, towns and localities** in Abuja Municipal. The largest with a recorded population: Abuja (2,690,000). Settlements here lie between about 260 m and 718 m above sea level (median 420 m).

- Abuja
- Alita
- Anguwan Bako
- Anguwan-Lafia
- Anka
- Ankuru
- Ashata
- Aso
- Asokoro
- Asokoro District
- Awa
- Bada
- Barnashi
- Barwa
- Bogu
- Boi
- Burum
- Buze
- CBN Quaters Lugbe Phase 2
- Cheta
- Dadaje
- Dakibiu
- Dakibiyu District
- Dakwa
- Dirimi-Sabo
- Dubeidna
- Durumi District
- Dutsekpa
- Foroko
- Furah
- Gago
- Gaida
- Galadimawa
- Galadimawa Village
- Gam
- Garki
- Garki District
- Garki II District
- Gazarago
- Gbuduyi
- Gerki
- Gidan Audu
- Gidan Bawa
- Gidan Jatau
- Gidan Nbora
- Gidan-Bahagwo
- Gidan-Choko
- Gidan-Gwari
- Gidansa
- Ginda
- Giwau Kurmi
- Gudaba
- Gude
- Gudu District
- Guidna
- Guzape
- Guzape District
- Gwagwa
- Gwagwa Rafi
- Gwal
- Gwari
- Gwarinpa
- Gwau
- Gwaupe
- Gwi
- Idogwari
- Idon Basa
- Idon Kasa
- Idu
- Jabi
- Jabi District
- Jahi
- Jahi District
- Jaita
- Jidu
- Jikoyi
- Jiru
- Jugbedo
- Jugodo
- Juwa
- Kaba
- Kabusa
- Kado
- Kado District
- Kadobunkuro
- Kafat
- Kagini
- Karmajiji
- Karonmajigi
- Karsana
- Karshi
- Karu
- Karum
- Katambe
- Katampe District
- Kaura District
- Kauye
- Ketti
- Kofuwa
- Kpeyi
- Kpoto
- Kubabo
- Kubmana
- Kuchingoro
- Kugbo
- Kugo
- Kuji
- Kukwaba
- Kukwaba District
- Kupai
- Kurudu
- Kurunduma
- Kusafe
- Kusaki
- Kushi
- Kutunbui
- Kwalita
- Kwaye
- Lugbe
- Lugbe Suburban District
- Mabushi District
- Maitama
- Maitama District
- Mamusa
- Mobushipe
- Mudu
- Munafe
- NCCE Quarters Karmo
- Nyanya
- Nyanya Suburban District
- Orozo
- Paipe
- Paputache
- Parfun
- Pasali
- Pigwa
- Pozema
- Pyakasa
- Pyakasa-Mabi
- Rije
- Rubuchi
- Saban Plyore
- Sabo Kukwaba
- Sabojibi
- Sabokarumo
- Sagiya
- Salaji
- Sape
- Sherat
- Shereti
- Taka-Lafia
- Takushira
- Takushira Hausa
- Tasha
- Tashepape
- Tasunnkufa
- Tukuro
- Tunga Jankua
- Tungan Ali
- Tungan Daudu
- Tungan Wada
- Utako District
- Waru
- Wasa
- Wawa
- Wumba
- Wunale
- Wupa
- Wuse
- Wuse District
- Wuse II District
- Wuye District
- Yanga
- Yanyan
- Yelwa
- Zida
- Ziona

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 Abuja Municipal

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

### Water

18 rivers and streams.

- Dake Stream
- Keju Stream
- Pyakasa Stream
- River Dakwa
- River Faidna
- River Gujigwo
- River Gwaska
- River Jabi
- River Jachi
- River Jadna
- River Ndawuse
- River Paa
- River Takwai
- River Takwal
- River Ussuman
- River Waya
- River Wuna
- River Zuma

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Kpoto Hill · 392 m

### Forests and nature

9 forest reserves.

- Gwagwa Forest Reserve
- Idu Native Area Forest Reserve
- Kuje Forest Reserve
- Kurunduma Forest Reserve
- Kusaki Forest Reserve
- Lugbe Forest Reserve
- Madala Forest Reserve
- Pyakasa Forest Reserve
- Shereti Forest Reserve

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

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 Abuja Municipal and the best time to visit

In Abuja Municipal, the warmest month is Mar (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). About 1,185 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (253 mm) and the driest Dec (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to February and April**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 2 

Feb 27 6 

Mar 29 15 

Apr 28 86 

May 27 132 

Jun 25 147 

Jul 24 202 

Aug 24 253 

Sep 24 214 

Oct 25 117 

Nov 25 9 

Dec 24 1 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Abuja Municipal

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Talek Hospital · Abuja Municipal 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.93964&mlon=7.42719#map=17/8.93964/7.42719) 

Bank Zenith Bank · Abuja Municipal 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.99054&mlon=7.39345#map=17/8.99054/7.39345) 

ATM Zenith Bank ATM · Abuja Municipal 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.99045&mlon=7.39338#map=17/8.99045/7.39338) 

Petrol pump NNPC · Abuja Municipal 8.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.95859&mlon=7.44019#map=17/8.95859/7.44019) 

Hotel Onyx Hotel Annex · Abuja Municipal 9.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.96900&mlon=7.43653#map=17/8.96900/7.43653) 

Mall Faplins Estate Mall · Abuja Municipal 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.97011&mlon=7.43737#map=17/8.97011/7.43737) 

School Mighty Mercy International School · Abuja Municipal 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.93953&mlon=7.42935#map=17/8.93953/7.42935) 

College Children Of The Light Missions · Abuja Municipal 8.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.90633&mlon=7.34745#map=17/8.90633/7.34745) 

Police station Kabusa Police Station · Abuja Municipal 8.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.95237&mlon=7.44481#map=17/8.95237/7.44481) 

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 Abuja Municipal

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

- Hospitals119
- Banks94
- ATMs5
- Petrol pumps78
- Hotels371
- Shopping malls71
- Schools134
- Colleges and universities50
- Cinemas9
- Pharmacies55
- Restaurants307
- Police stations5
- Dental clinics14

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 Federal Capital Territory

- Abaji
- Bwari
- Gwagwalada
- Kuje
- Kwali

## Quick answers

- Where is Abuja Municipal?In Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
- What borders Abuja Municipal?Bwari, Gwagwalada, Karu, Kuje, Nasarawa, Suleja, Tafa and Toto
- What is there to see in Abuja Municipal?Abuja City Gate, Children's Zoo, Magicland Amusement Park, Maitama Amusement Park
- What time zone is Abuja Municipal in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Abuja Municipal?Naira (NGN)
- What language is spoken in Abuja Municipal?English, Hausa, Yoruba (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Abuja Municipal?177 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Abuja Municipal?Settlements lie between 260 m and 718 m
- What is the highest point in Abuja Municipal?Kpoto Hill (392 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Abuja Municipal?October to February and April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Abuja Municipal?Talek Hospital, about 6.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Abuja Municipal?Zenith Bank, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Abuja Municipal?Zenith Bank ATM, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Abuja Municipal?NNPC, about 8.8 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Abuja Municipal?119 mapped
- How many banks are in Abuja Municipal?94 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Abuja Municipal?5 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Abuja Municipal?78 mapped
- What is the P-code of Abuja Municipal?NG015002 (OCHA common operational dataset)