# Karim-Lamido LGA, Taraba State – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/taraba/karim-lamido/

Local government area · Taraba State 

# Karim-Lamido

Karim-Lamido is a local government area (LGA) of Nigeria in Taraba State. It covers **6,612.3 km²**. Its main town is Karim Lamido. 304 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 6,612km²
- 202 mtypical elevation

## Where is Karim-Lamido?

Karim-Lamido lies in [Taraba State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/taraba/), [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). It borders 10 other local government areas: [Alkaleri](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/bauchi/alkaleri/), [Ardo-Kola](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/taraba/ardo-kola/), [Balanga](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/gombe/balanga/), [Gassol](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/taraba/gassol/), [Ibi](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/taraba/ibi/), [Kanam](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/plateau/kanam/), [Lamurde](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/adamawa/lamurde/), [Lau](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/taraba/lau/), [Shomgom](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/gombe/shomgom/) and [Wase](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/plateau/wase/). By area it is the 9th largest of 774 local government areas in Nigeria. It covers 11.3% of [Taraba State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/taraba/). The centre of Karim-Lamido is about 369 km in a straight line from Abuja, the capital. It is about 62 km from Jalingo, the main town of Taraba State. The centre point is at 9.1473° N, 10.8580° 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).

## Know before you go: Karim-Lamido

- 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) · Gombe128 km
- Yola Airport (YOL) · Yola173 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 06:23, 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 Karim-Lamido

Open gazetteers list **304 villages, towns and localities** in Karim-Lamido. Settlements here lie between about 106 m and 585 m above sea level (median 202 m).

- Alubo
- Amache
- Amechi
- Andami
- Angule
- Angulle
- Bachama
- Bakan Yangla
- Bakera
- Bakin Abar
- Bakureje
- Balasa
- Balassa
- Balchumbi
- Baleri
- Bambuka
- Bambur
- Bamekin
- Bamengu
- Bamukha
- Bamyam
- Bandawa
- Bangai
- Bangai Kagal
- Bangalela
- Bantali
- Banyam
- Barguma
- Bari
- Batala
- Belango
- Benson
- Bimari
- Bolleri
- Bomanda
- Bombo
- Buha
- Burkutu
- Bushadi
- Chanyel
- Chomo Dunde
- Chomo Gali
- Chuno
- Dadin Kowa
- Dalami
- Damasare
- Damka
- Dampi
- Damzo
- Dan Goro
- Danfar
- Danglo
- Dangurgu
- Dani
- Darfai
- Darofoi
- Deru
- Didango
- Dogo Yelli
- Dogon Ruwa
- Dondolo
- Doushoful
- Dubagari
- Dulumi
- Duna
- Durumi
- Dyo
- Dzindzinihin
- Faja
- Fokasi
- Fushi
- Gabatahe
- Gadimage
- Gaita
- Galadima
- Gangare
- Gangare Kumu
- Garba Yashe
- Gare
- Garin Gagere
- Garin Jaka
- Garin Kufai
- Garin Mai Komo
- Garouyel
- Garu Alhaji
- Gaudu
- Gban
- Gbeng
- Gbokakur
- Gbugbul
- Gershi
- Gidan Agu
- Gidan Chomo
- Gidan Me Agbagba
- Gidan Usuman
- Girowo
- Godobe
- Gora
- Gorejabo
- Gulak
- Gusuni
- Gwamu
- Gwana
- Gwomu
- Hankari
- Jakum
- Jambutu
- Jan Taba
- Jangu
- Jauro Gotel
- Jebjeb
- Jechi
- Jemau
- Jen
- Jen Kaigama
- Jeni
- Jenoe
- Jenue
- Jero
- Jesal
- Jibb Abawo
- Jigawa
- Joabe
- Jole
- Jura
- Kabari
- Kabawa
- Kadang
- Kafefe
- Kagon
- Kaigama
- Kakala
- Kalanko
- Kaluma
- Kamafun
- Kamau
- Kambari
- Kanbu
- Kangai
- Karange
- Karim
- Karim Lamido
- Karim Lawan
- Karim Madaki
- Kau
- Kawa
- Kawo
- Keffi
- Keru
- Kilashi
- Kinsha
- Kirim
- Kode
- Kogi Gwuiwan
- Kogin Lamido
- Kona Dotom
- Korot
- Koroti
- Koshi
- Kotibi
- Kpoakal
- Kuka
- Kundi
- Kunshana
- Kurama Balassa
- Kutiri
- Kwade
- Kwantan Muri
- Kware
- Kwaro
- Kwata Wurkum
- Kwatan Taru
- Kwate
- Kyandal
- Laba
- Ladara
- Lalle
- Langa
- Laro
- Ligiri
- Lo
- Lo Samma
- Lososi
- Lunga
- Madakan Kifi
- Madaru
- Mage
- Maigebi
- Makasa
- Mallabo
- Mallam Daya
- Maltumbi
- Mamo
- Mangu
- Materum
- Maya
- Mbalowa
- Mbodewa
- Mbormi
- Michichak
- Mingel
- Miyenon
- Munga
- Muri
- Murum Salla
- Mutuke
- Mutum Daya
- Naga
- Nahuta
- Nain
- Nbati
- Ndela
- Ngaruwa
- Ngorowa
- Ngwogwo
- Nyambulo
- Nyukki
- Pinau
- Pitika Hakuri
- Pitiko Baba
- Pitiko Babba
- Ploti
- Ploti Jukun
- Putuk
- Raban Jaji
- Rahama
- Ramin Kura
- Rumu
- Sabon Gari
- Sabon Layi
- Sabuwar Yamma
- Salapam
- Salla
- Salla Mikala
- Sara
- Sarkin Fada
- Sarkin Yamma
- Sau
- Seben
- Senge
- Shagad
- Tarau
- Tongo
- Toungo
- Tsamiya
- Tudun Woda
- Tukulusi Jauro
- Tukulusu
- Ture Janga
- Unguwar Jatau
- Ungwar Abo
- Ungwar Ashen
- Ungwar Baba
- Ungwar Baka
- Ungwar Bakari
- Ungwar Bala
- Ungwar Bello
- Ungwar Boyi
- Ungwar Dagasa
- Ungwar Dogo
- Ungwar Huseini
- Ungwar Ibrahim
- Ungwar Ino
- Ungwar Jarau
- Ungwar Jarawa
- Ungwar Kero
- Ungwar Luye
- Ungwar Mai Rigima
- Ungwar Mai Sukuni
- Ungwar Maje
- Ungwar Maliki
- Ungwar Marwa
- Ungwar Rogo
- Ungwar Sabo
- Ungwar Sale
- Ungwar Tella
- Ungwar Tolo
- Ungwar Tonga
- Ungwar Toro
- Ungwar Tukur
- Ungwar Wakilinkoi
- Ungwar Waziri
- Ungwar Yaye
- Wiang
- Wong
- Worom
- Wuro Biri
- Wuro Delo
- Wuro Gendeji
- Wuro Hamma
- Wuro Lecha
- Wuro Shoful
- Yalwa
- Yamma
- Yashi
- Yashin Garba
- Yay Muri
- Yonde Mutaho
- Zak
- Zanguru
- Zaral
- Zip
- Zo
- Zo Samma

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 Karim-Lamido

Named natural and historic features inside Karim-Lamido, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

46 rivers and streams; 2 lakes.

- Geji
- Hilmayi
- Kogin Karim
- Lake Bimari
- Lake Mbelaru
- Mariwol
- Rafin Burogon Sarkin Hausawa
- Rafin Dinya
- Rafin Kargo
- Rafin Karim
- Rafin Ledsam
- Rafin Yashi
- Rafin Yayeduk
- Rafin Yuyangki
- River Baka
- River Bolo
- River Burtu
- River Daurawa
- River Dutse
- River Fadama Sabo Geri
- River Giginya Biyu
- River Gwakogi
- River Jebjeb
- River Jencoe

…and 24 more.

### Hills and mountains

18 hills; 1 peak.

- Zo Hill · 710 m
- Feraki Hill · 678 m
- Jarawa Hill · 676 m
- Bashama Hill · 652 m
- Kode Hill · 638 m
- Gwomu Hill · 633 m
- Kwaro Peak · 615 m
- Wola Hill · 556 m
- Kukuru Hill · 549 m
- Balagi Hill · 548 m
- Kafefe Hill · 543 m
- Bogoi Hill · 537 m
- Goti Hill · 483 m
- Jambutu Hill · 447 m
- Girowo Hill · 438 m
- Futo Hill · 404 m
- Barka Bali Hill · 367 m
- Kirim Hill · 356 m
- Bakono Hill · 332 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Kambari 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 Karim-Lamido and the best time to visit

In Karim-Lamido, the warmest month is Mar (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Aug (25 °C). About 1,055 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (229 mm) and the driest Jan (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to January**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 1 

Feb 29 4 

Mar 31 9 

Apr 30 78 

May 28 116 

Jun 27 139 

Jul 26 173 

Aug 25 229 

Sep 26 194 

Oct 26 106 

Nov 26 7 

Dec 25 1 

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

## Other local government areas in Taraba State

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Karim-Lamido?In Taraba State, Nigeria
- What borders Karim-Lamido?Alkaleri, Ardo-Kola, Balanga, Gassol, Ibi, Kanam, Lamurde, Lau, Shomgom and Wase
- What time zone is Karim-Lamido in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Karim-Lamido?Naira (NGN)
- What language is spoken in Karim-Lamido?English, Hausa, Yoruba (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Karim-Lamido?304 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Karim-Lamido?Settlements lie between 106 m and 585 m
- What is the highest point in Karim-Lamido?Zo Hill (710 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Karim-Lamido?October to January
- What is the P-code of Karim-Lamido?NG035008 (OCHA common operational dataset)