Mangu is a Local Government Area in Plateau State, Nigeria. Governor Caleb Mutfwang appointed Markus Artu as the Transition Committee Chairman of the LGA.[1] Its headquarters are in the town of Mangu at 9°31′00″N 9°06′00″E / 9.51667°N 9.10000°E.
Mangu | |
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LGA and town | |
  Mangu Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 9°26′N 9°08′E / 9.433°N 9.133°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Plateau State |
| Headquarters | Mangu Town |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local government |
| • Chairman | Markus Artu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,653 km2 (638 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 294,931 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 932 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.PL.MA |
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It has an area of 1,653 km2 and a population of 294,931 at the 2006 census.
The major ethnic group found in Mangu is the Mwaghavul people. They occupy the districts of Panyam, Pushit, Kerang, Mangun, Kombun, Ampang West, and the local government headquarters (Mangu). Other ethnic groups include the Jipal (found in Kaper, Katul, Kabum, Rundum, Kanjing, Bul, Male, Zwagal, Kwa, Kaburuk, Koplar and Dungning.) Pyem (found in Gindiri). The Chakfem People and the Kwanka or Kadung people inhabiting the northeastern in Kadunung.
Mangu local government also host the Factory of Nigeria's first and most cherished bottle water; SWAN Spring Water, located at the foot of the Kerang Volcanic Mountains.
The postal code of the area is 932.[2]
References edit
- ^ "PLATEAU: Gov Appoints Transition Chairmen For 17 LGs - Naija Times". 2023-06-09. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
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