# Karu LGA, Nasarawa State – Villages, Map & Nearest Services

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/nasarawa/karu/

Local government area · Nasarawa State 

# Karu

Karu is a local government area (LGA) of Nigeria in Nasarawa State. It covers **2,885.2 km²**. Its main town is Karu. 230 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 61 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 2,885km²
- 61mapped services
- 408 mtypical elevation

## Where is Karu?

Karu lies in [Nasarawa State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/nasarawa/), [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). It borders 9 other local government areas: [Abuja Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/federal-capital-territory/abuja-municipal/), [Bwari](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/federal-capital-territory/bwari/), [Jaba](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/jaba/), [Jema'a](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/jema-a/), [Kagarko](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/kagarko/), [Keffi](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/nasarawa/keffi/), [Kokona](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/nasarawa/kokona/), [Nasarawa](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/nasarawa/nasarawa/) and [Sanga](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/sanga/). By area it is the 68th largest of 774 local government areas in Nigeria. It covers 10.8% of [Nasarawa State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/nasarawa/). The centre of Karu is about 29 km in a straight line from Abuja, the capital. It is about 103 km from Lafia, the main town of Nasarawa State. The centre point is at 9.0368° N, 7.7614° 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 Karu

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Karu: 2 castles and forts.

- SA-TUMUDNAYI Palce · castle or fort
- Uɛre a Ashɛ · castle or fort

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: Karu

- 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) · Abuja55 km
- Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) · Jos139 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:09) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:35, sunset around 18:12).

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 Karu

Open gazetteers list **230 villages, towns and localities** in Karu. Settlements here lie between about 225 m and 748 m above sea level (median 408 m).

- Aba
- Ado
- Agwan
- Agwere
- Akop
- Andai
- Andam
- Angwa Koyo
- Angwan Alura
- Angwan Gyara
- Angwan Karofi
- Angwan Kato
- Angwan Koro
- Angwan Madaki
- Angwan Maje
- Angwan Maji
- Angwan Pa a
- Angwan Tsokwa
- Angwan Yari
- Angwan-Bako
- Angwan-Mallam
- Angwan-Wayo
- Angwan-Wayo-Sabo
- Angwankira
- Ankara
- Ankata
- Antar
- Ara-Sabo
- Ashal
- Aso
- Badiko
- Bakin Kog
- Bakin Kogi
- Bozi
- Bunkusa
- Bunkusu
- Burku
- Chandap
- Choko
- Deuduwa
- Doki
- Fiyanko
- Gaibo
- Galun
- Ganuwa
- Garamba
- Garum
- Gauta
- Gida Jatau
- Gidan Abe
- Gidan Ade
- Gidan Ajaye
- Gidan Ajigbo
- Gidan Ajua
- Gidan Alan
- Gidan Aleku
- Gidan Amari
- Gidan Anjo
- Gidan Ashe
- Gidan Audu
- Gidan Ausha
- Gidan Bahago
- Gidan Baushe
- Gidan Bina
- Gidan Busa
- Gidan Danboyi
- Gidan Ejigba
- Gidan Epara
- Gidan Galadima
- Gidan Gida
- Gidan Gona
- Gidan Habu
- Gidan Ijikpa
- Gidan Ilan
- Gidan Jawo
- Gidan Kako
- Gidan Kampani
- Gidan Kasuwa
- Gidan Koro
- Gidan Kubi
- Gidan Kura
- Gidan Kuska
- Gidan Kuzoto
- Gidan Labaki
- Gidan Lukwi
- Gidan Madaki
- Gidan Madugu
- Gidan Magaji
- Gidan Mammu
- Gidan Mudu
- Gidan Ngeru
- Gidan Obaro
- Gidan Oge
- Gidan Oji
- Gidan Okara
- Gidan Paali
- Gidan Panbaki
- Gidan Patauchi
- Gidan Rago
- Gidan Sarki Gitata
- Gidan Sarkinago
- Gidan Shehu
- Gidan Takati
- Gidan Tekpa
- Gidan Tukura
- Gidan Uji
- Gidan Umaru
- Gidan Waziri
- Gidan-Ajesa
- Gidan-Aso
- Gidan-Kabulu
- Gidan-Madugo
- Gidan-Tabo
- Gidan-Tukura
- Girgo
- Girgwa
- Gitata
- Gonojo
- Gora
- Gurdi
- Gurku Gwari
- Gwagwa
- Gwaja
- Gwalada
- Gwalagi
- Gwandara
- Gwari
- Gwarin Rafa
- Gwaya-Sabo
- Gwinki
- Ice
- Icen Kasa
- Iche
- Icheabu
- Idon
- Idur
- Jaba Boti
- Jababe
- Jawu
- Jeje
- Jemaa
- Jijipe
- Kabara
- Kabusu
- Kafa
- Kaffin-Sanu
- Kagwaru
- Kajin
- Kakanya
- Kare
- Karu
- Kasani
- Kateni
- Kodo
- Kokoriko
- Kondoro
- Kondoro Hausa
- Kondoro Koro
- Konkon
- Koso
- Kuban
- Kube
- Kubewa
- Kubobbagi
- Kuchidna
- Kuchin Keffi
- Kuda
- Kugwaru
- Kujupi
- Kukam
- Kukam Jaba
- Kukuri
- Kulmi
- Kungie
- Kupe
- Kurafe
- Kurata
- Kure
- Kutu
- Kwabushi
- Kwagiri
- Kwaso
- Luki
- Magajin-Gari
- Malmara
- Mantana
- Maraba Suburban District
- Masaka
- Murai
- Mushe Jaba
- Mushe Yaskwa
- Nbaja
- Nburzi
- Ndofa Madadi
- Ndofa Sarki
- Nike
- Nkoma
- Owowo
- Paki
- Panda
- Panitu
- Pankurege
- Panungwa
- Papari
- Pazi
- Rafin
- Rafin Kwara
- Rafin Paa
- Roguwa
- Rubuda
- Ruhu
- Saada
- Sabon Gida
- Sabon Ruhu
- Sara
- Shinkafa
- Takalafia
- Tanga
- Tatara
- Tsakani
- Tudu Uku
- Tumbu Tumbu
- Uke
- Umburma
- Wabi
- Yelwa
- Zakun-Bello
- Zakun-Sarki
- Zanzara
- Zongo

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 Karu

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Ayeni Stream
- Bana Stream
- Wowo Stream

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.

- Ifa Hill · 772 m
- Kajari Hill · 615 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Kafa Forest Reserve

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 Karu and the best time to visit

In Karu, 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 Karu

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Johepz Medical Centre · Karu 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.98298&mlon=7.67483#map=17/8.98298/7.67483) 

Bank NAF Microfinance Bank · Abuja Municipal 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.04823&mlon=7.55181#map=17/9.04823/7.55181) 

ATM Keystone Bank ATM · Abuja Municipal 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.05277&mlon=7.49080#map=17/9.05277/7.49080) 

Petrol pump TotalEnergies · Karu 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.00355&mlon=7.67232#map=17/9.00355/7.67232) 

Hotel Graceland Inn & Garden · Karu 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.98597&mlon=7.68219#map=17/8.98597/7.68219) 

Mall Alh Musa Yakubu Plaza · Keffi 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.83972&mlon=7.87934#map=17/8.83972/7.87934) 

School Life Fort Stars Model Academy · Karu 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.95912&mlon=7.68997#map=17/8.95912/7.68997) 

College Royal College Masaka · Karu 9.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.99762&mlon=7.68733#map=17/8.99762/7.68733) 

Police station Goshen City Police DHQ · Karu 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.94614&mlon=7.68041#map=17/8.94614/7.68041) 

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 Karu

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

- Hospitals8
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels18
- Schools22
- Colleges and universities4
- Cinemas3
- Pharmacies1
- Police stations2

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 Nasarawa State

- Akwanga
- Awe
- Doma
- Keana
- Keffi
- Kokona
- Lafia
- Nasarawa
- Nasarawa-Eggon
- Obi
- Toto
- Wamba

## Quick answers

- Where is Karu?In Nasarawa State, Nigeria
- What borders Karu?Abuja Municipal, Bwari, Jaba, Jema'a, Kagarko, Keffi, Kokona, Nasarawa and Sanga
- What is there to see in Karu?SA-TUMUDNAYI Palce, Uɛre a Ashɛ
- What time zone is Karu in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Karu?Naira (NGN)
- What language is spoken in Karu?English, Hausa, Yoruba (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Karu?230 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Karu?Settlements lie between 225 m and 748 m
- What is the highest point in Karu?Ifa Hill (772 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Karu?October to February and April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Karu?Johepz Medical Centre, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Karu?NAF Microfinance Bank, about 23 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Karu?Keystone Bank ATM, about 30 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Karu?TotalEnergies, about 10 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Karu?8 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Karu?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Karu?NG026004 (OCHA common operational dataset)