Original
Actual

About

Nasarawa State is a State in the North Central region of Nigeria, bordered to the East by the States of Taraba and Plateau, to the North by Kaduna State, to the South by the States of Kogi and Benue, and to the West by the Federal Capital Territory. Government total expenditure in 2021 was N99 billion. The State capital is Lafia. Nasarawa State has opportunities in rice, sugar, timber, sesame, tourism, hydro, iron ore, bauxite, salt, and gemstone.

Date Created -

1 October 1996

Population -

1,869,377

Area -

27,117 km2 (10,470 sq mi)

Coordinates -

8°32′N 8°18′E

GDP (2017) -

Not available

HDI (2019) -

0.581 (18 out of 36)
Original
Actual
Original
Actual