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

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

Local government area · Nasarawa State 

# Lafia

Lafia is a local government area (LGA) of Nigeria in Nasarawa State. It covers **2,657.5 km²**. Its main town is Lafia. 182 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 33 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 2,658km²
- 33mapped services
- 238 mtypical elevation

## Where is Lafia?

Lafia lies in [Nasarawa State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/nasarawa/), [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). It borders 8 other local government areas: [Awe](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/nasarawa/awe/), [Bokkos](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/plateau/bokkos/), [Doma](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/nasarawa/doma/), [Kokona](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/nasarawa/kokona/), [Nasarawa-Eggon](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/nasarawa/nasarawa-eggon/), [Obi](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/nasarawa/obi/), [Qua'an Pan](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/plateau/qua-an-pan/) and [Wamba](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/nasarawa/wamba/). By area it is the 84th largest of 774 local government areas in Nigeria. It covers 9.9% of [Nasarawa State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/nasarawa/). The centre of Lafia is about 148 km in a straight line from Abuja, the capital. The centre point is at 8.7164° N, 8.8004° 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 Lafia

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Lafia: 1 castle or fort.

- John Castle · 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: Lafia

- 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

- Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) · Jos103 km
- Makurdi Airport (MDI) · Makurdi114 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:06) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:31, sunset around 18:08).

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 Lafia

Open gazetteers list **182 villages, towns and localities** in Lafia. The largest with a recorded population: Lafia (127,236). Settlements here lie between about 114 m and 397 m above sea level (median 238 m).

- Abasayi
- Abu
- Abudem
- Abugosho
- Adam
- Adogi
- Aduka
- Afade
- Aga
- Agabuja
- Agu
- Agudu
- Agyaragu
- Agyaragu Gofa
- Agyaragun-Koro
- Ajaba
- Ako
- Akodi
- Akpu
- Akuku
- Akumza Janme
- Akunzan
- Akunzan Obangari
- Akura
- Akurba
- Akurba-Sanya
- Akwamino
- Akwiya
- Alakio
- Alawagana
- Alingani
- Amagara
- Amire
- Amough
- Andasin
- Andele
- Anene
- Angwa
- Angwan-Rairai
- Ankani
- Api
- Aridi
- Arikya
- Arugwa
- Ashaba
- Ashangwa
- Ashegogo
- Ashige
- Asomoku
- Assaikia
- Atia
- Atogwa
- Atokopi
- Atumala
- Awuma
- Awunge
- Azaba
- Baba
- Bakin-Rijiya
- Bakwa
- Bankin-Koji
- Barakin-Abdulahi
- Barikin Riya
- Bashaihous
- Bende
- Bukan Buzu
- Bukan Danjima
- Bukan Fadama
- Bukan Kwaju
- Bukan Kwasi
- Bukan Madayiki
- Bukan Robo
- Bukan Tambari
- Bukar Allah
- Bukar Saidi
- Bukasidi
- Burum Burum
- Burumburum
- Bwina
- Chiba
- Danka
- Danko
- Doka
- Dungu
- Fadama Bauna
- Feferuwa
- Fereruwa
- Gallo
- Gandu
- Ganye
- Garage
- Gbambe
- Gbergbu
- Gidan Ausa
- Gidan Buba
- Gidan Gambo
- Gidan Madaki
- Gidan Mai Akwiya
- Gidan Maiakuya
- Gidan Yakubu
- Gidan Yango
- Gidan-Alkali
- Gidan-Eje
- Gidan-Mata
- Gimare
- Gimare Kosa
- Gwayaka
- Hauwu-Tara
- Hugan Dan Hajo
- Ihughor
- Inglakeremi
- Injala
- Iorva
- Iyorliam
- Jipbiyai
- Judun
- Judun Kawaki
- Juhulu
- Kafin-Wambai
- Kampani
- Kamsta Kuwa
- Kangara
- Kawaki
- Kerem
- Kiguna
- Kinanegh
- Kireyi
- Kogin Daji
- Koro
- Kpanko
- Kura
- Kurkyo
- Kwandari
- Kwangwa
- Kyausu
- Lafia
- Lina
- Madagwa
- Madagwa-Alhaji
- Mallam Salau
- Menga
- Monkwar
- Mtiko
- Munshi
- Narabi
- Oga
- Rafin Bechi
- Riri
- Sabon Gida
- Sabon-Dare
- Sabon-Gidan Kireyi
- Saminya
- Sati-Ende
- Shabu
- Shara
- Shimmar
- Tar
- Tondo
- Tsakuwa
- Tsegber
- Tsorom
- Tungan Daudu
- Tungan Gimba
- Tungan Nupawa
- Tuutu
- Uga
- Ukaa
- Ukwaa
- Ungreuyon
- Ungwan Ayaba
- Ungwan Bature
- Ungwan Mangoro
- Ungwan Sarkin Noma
- Waakwa Alhaji
- Wakwa
- Wansa
- Wuji
- Yalwata Wuji
- Yanga
- Yelwata
- Zageyo
- Zamalak

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 Lafia

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

### Water

76 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Ahoma
- Akura
- Alakati
- Ambi
- Angoro
- Arikia
- Awuma
- Baga
- Barci
- Dugo
- Feferuwa
- Ganye
- Gwamna
- Gwvamno
- Harocot
- Horenzu
- Katari
- Kurayo
- Kurikyo
- Ninkada
- Ntirim
- Ohumle
- Oyeh
- Rafin Alawagana

…and 53 more.

### Hills and mountains

3 hills.

- Shishem Hill · 343 m
- Monkwar Hills · 324 m
- Konakancae Hill · 306 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Lafia Town 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 Lafia and the best time to visit

In Lafia, the warmest month is Mar (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Aug (25 °C). About 994 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (203 mm) and the driest Dec (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to January and May**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 1 

Feb 29 6 

Mar 30 15 

Apr 29 83 

May 28 120 

Jun 27 128 

Jul 26 152 

Aug 25 203 

Sep 26 169 

Oct 26 108 

Nov 27 8 

Dec 26 0 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Lafia

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Voice of Islam Hospital · Lafia 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.52315&mlon=8.52347#map=17/8.52315/8.52347) 

Bank Central Bank of Nigeria · Lafia 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.52323&mlon=8.52154#map=17/8.52323/8.52154) 

ATM A.h Muhabsat Nigeria Ltd. · Lafia 40 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.49170&mlon=8.51670#map=17/8.49170/8.51670) 

Petrol pump TotalEnergies Markurdi Road Service Station · Lafia 39 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.49891&mlon=8.51667#map=17/8.49891/8.51667) 

Hotel Paradise International Hotel · Lafia 34 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.56240&mlon=8.53141#map=17/8.56240/8.53141) 

School You-Nik Schools · Lafia 38 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.51497&mlon=8.52346#map=17/8.51497/8.52346) 

College College of agriculture, Lafia · Lafia 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.55549&mlon=8.54825#map=17/8.55549/8.54825) 

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 Lafia

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

- Hospitals5
- Banks2
- ATMs2
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels7
- Schools5
- Colleges and universities7
- Restaurants4

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
- Karu
- Keana
- Keffi
- Kokona
- Nasarawa
- Nasarawa-Eggon
- Obi
- Toto
- Wamba

## Quick answers

- Where is Lafia?In Nasarawa State, Nigeria
- What borders Lafia?Awe, Bokkos, Doma, Kokona, Nasarawa-Eggon, Obi, Qua'an Pan and Wamba
- What is there to see in Lafia?John Castle
- What time zone is Lafia in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Lafia?Naira (NGN)
- What language is spoken in Lafia?English, Hausa, Yoruba (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Lafia?182 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Lafia?Settlements lie between 114 m and 397 m
- What is the highest point in Lafia?Shishem Hill (343 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Lafia?October to January and May
- Where is the nearest hospital to Lafia?Voice of Islam Hospital, about 37 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Lafia?Central Bank of Nigeria, about 37 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Lafia?A.h Muhabsat Nigeria Ltd., about 40 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Lafia?TotalEnergies Markurdi Road Service Station, about 39 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Lafia?5 mapped
- How many banks are in Lafia?2 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Lafia?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Lafia?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Lafia?NG026008 (OCHA common operational dataset)