# Gashaka LGA, Taraba State – Villages, Map & Nearest Services

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/taraba/gashaka/

Local government area · Taraba State 

# Gashaka

Gashaka is a local government area (LGA) of Nigeria in Taraba State. It covers **8,376.6 km²**. Its main town is Serti. 132 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 8,377km²
- 4mapped services
- 333 mtypical elevation

## Where is Gashaka?

Gashaka lies in [Taraba State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/taraba/), [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). It borders 4 other local government areas: [Bali](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/taraba/bali/), [Kurmi](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/taraba/kurmi/), [Sardauna](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/taraba/sardauna/) and [Toungo](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/adamawa/toungo/). By area it is the 5th largest of 774 local government areas in Nigeria. It covers 14.3% of [Taraba State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/taraba/). The centre of Gashaka is about 457 km in a straight line from Abuja, the capital. It is about 154 km from Jalingo, the main town of Taraba State. The centre point is at 7.5095° N, 11.3384° 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 Gashaka

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Gashaka: 1 nature reserve.

- Gashaka-Gumti National Park · 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: Gashaka

- 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

- Yola Airport (YOL) · Yola229 km
- N'Gaoundéré Airport (NGE) · N'Gaoundéré245 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:57) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:19, sunset around 18:00).

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 Gashaka

Open gazetteers list **132 villages, towns and localities** in Gashaka. Settlements here lie between about 206 m and 1,787 m above sea level (median 333 m).

- Abadogo
- Abaku
- Abakum
- Aboday
- Adagoro
- Adamu
- Ajiya
- Aminu
- Ardo Musa
- Bagudu
- Baguni
- Bahago
- Balewa
- Bam
- Bambando
- Baruwa
- Bashishir
- Baudeu
- Bawa
- Bayawa
- Betsesere
- Bodel
- Bubu
- Budan
- Burba
- Burtol
- Dan Zomo
- Dandi
- Dikko
- Dogo Ajan
- Dolon
- Dumen
- Duna
- Dunapeta
- Filinga
- Filinga Sekenoma
- Galinzina
- Gamen
- Ganbum
- Gangumi
- Gangweren
- Garba
- Garbabi
- Garin Baya
- Garin Sadi
- Garko
- Gashaka
- Gatijum
- Gayam
- Gazabu
- Gidan Ati
- Gidan Bature
- Gidan Nduna
- Gidda Manti
- Gipso
- Goje
- Gum
- Gumti
- Haliru
- Hamawa
- Jaba
- Jakka
- Jamtari
- Jauro Gatani
- Jauro Jalo
- Kabarin Batore
- Kalahi
- Karamti
- Kare
- Kila
- Kobin
- Koitap
- Koti
- Kpaa
- Kunbotan
- Kundin
- Kunfan
- Kwabaje
- Kwagiri
- Maaji
- Madaki
- Mai Gandi
- Mai Idanu
- Mai Sera
- Maiangwa Alim
- Maisuma
- Maizobe
- Makeri
- Mamam
- Manza
- Mayilim
- Mayo Brum
- Mayo Dim
- Mayo Fundam
- Mayo Hendu
- Mayo Jamtari
- Mayo Jarandi
- Mayo Jigawal
- Mayo Juji
- Mayo Njim
- Mayo Pai
- Mayo Tolore
- Mayo Yim
- Mayo Yum
- Mbunti
- Metap
- Miji Dadi
- Mude
- Ngurore
- Nungkwam
- Nyabar
- Nyasikasi
- Nyibango
- Panwai
- Sabon Gida
- Salama
- Samori
- Sarki Dare
- Serti
- Shinsham
- Sinam
- Sinbon
- Sinson
- Tapare
- Tukuruwa
- Tunga
- Wakilin Njeke
- Waya
- Yakuba
- Yelima
- Yerima Iya
- Zore

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 Gashaka

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

### Water

187 rivers and streams.

- Bakashi
- Boloko
- Bounya
- Bunbuga
- Butagum
- Butol Tigon
- Dehire
- Dule
- Filinga
- Filinga
- Ganduna
- Gangan
- Gangumi
- Gerigi
- Golbi
- Gwani
- Jagu
- Jerden
- Jermangoro
- Jiagum
- Katan
- Kawo
- Konkari
- Kwagiri

…and 163 more.

### Hills and mountains

105 mountains; 21 hills; 7 peaks.

- Chappal Hendu · 1,895 m
- Chappal Hendu · 1,852 m
- Chappal Shirigu · 1,615 m
- Idanu Hill · 1,584 m
- Hosere Sambo · 1,357 m
- Hosere Won · 1,356 m
- Kwenta Hill · 1,329 m
- Chappal Gumti · 1,261 m
- Chappal Tale · 1,201 m
- Beli Hill · 1,184 m
- Yashikashi · 1,111 m
- Ndiyam Danijum Hill · 989 m
- Galinzina Hill · 968 m
- Kondor Hill · 936 m
- Nyasikasi Hill · 932 m
- Kunsa Hill · 921 m
- Kagbasa Hill · 914 m
- Hosere Makakara · 911 m
- Songa · 911 m
- Gugum · 896 m
- Meyon · 896 m
- Tafari Hill · 896 m
- Genkun Hill · 883 m
- Boduri · 878 m

…and 109 more.

### Forests and nature

4 forest reserves; 1 park.

- Gangumi Forest Reserve
- Gashaka Forest Reserve
- Gashaka National Park
- Kurmin Danki Forest Reserve
- Serti 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 Gashaka and the best time to visit

In Gashaka, the warmest month is Mar (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Aug (23 °C). About 1,626 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (301 mm) and the driest Jan (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 1 

Feb 28 5 

Mar 29 32 

Apr 28 128 

May 26 191 

Jun 25 215 

Jul 24 281 

Aug 23 301 

Sep 24 286 

Oct 25 164 

Nov 25 20 

Dec 25 2 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Gashaka

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hotel Young JP · Gashaka 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.49015&mlon=11.34160#map=17/7.49015/11.34160) 

Police station Checkpoint · Gashaka 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.48348&mlon=11.33125#map=17/7.48348/11.33125) 

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 Gashaka

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

- Hotels1
- Police stations3

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 Taraba State

- Ardo-Kola
- Bali
- Donga
- Gassol
- Ibi
- Jalingo
- Karim-Lamido
- Kurmi
- Lau
- Sardauna
- Takum
- Ussa
- Wukari
- Yorro
- Zing

## Quick answers

- Where is Gashaka?In Taraba State, Nigeria
- What borders Gashaka?Bali, Kurmi, Sardauna and Toungo
- What is there to see in Gashaka?Gashaka-Gumti National Park
- What time zone is Gashaka in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Gashaka?Naira (NGN)
- What language is spoken in Gashaka?English, Hausa, Yoruba (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Gashaka?132 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Gashaka?Settlements lie between 206 m and 1,787 m
- What is the highest point in Gashaka?Chappal Hendu (1,895 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Gashaka?November to January
- What is the P-code of Gashaka?NG035004 (OCHA common operational dataset)