Shendam

Shendam is a Local Government Area in Plateau State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Shendam. It is bordered by Ibi Taraba State to the south, Qua'an Pan to the east, Pankshin to the north, and Mikang to the west. Shendam town is the second most populous town in Plateau State, after Jos town at 8°53′00″N 9°32′00″E.

Shendam

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LGA and town
Shendam
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 8°43′N 9°30′E
Country Nigeria
StatePlateau State
HeadquartersShendam Town
Government
  TypeDemocratic
  L.G.AShendam
Area
  Total2,477 km2 (956 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
  Total205,119
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
940
ISO 3166 codeNG.PL.SH

It has an area of 2,477 km² and a population of 208,017 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 940.[1]

The Goemai language and many other West Chadic languages are spoken in Shendam LGA.[2]

References

  1. "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  2. Goemai at Ethnologue


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