The Largest States In Nigeria By Landmass

NIGER STATE – 76,363 Square kilometres

Niger State is the largest state in Nigeria by land area. It was established on February 3, 1976; it has a landmass of 76,363 square kilometres. The State has a population of about 27,634,692 people, and its capital city is Minna

 

BORNO STATE – 70,898 Square kilometres

Borno State was created on February 3, 1976. It borders Chad, Cameroon, and Niger. The state capital is Maiduguri. Borno State covers 70,898 square kilometres and has 27 Local Government Areas, which are Abadam, Askira-Uba, Bama, Bayo, Biu, Chibok, Damboa, Dikwa, Gubio Guzamala Gwoza Hawul, Jere, Kaga, Kala/Balge, Kondunga, Kukawa, Kwaya, Kusar, Mafa, Magumeri, Maiduguri, Marte, Mobbar, Monguno, Ngala, Nganzai, and Shani.

 

TARABA STATE – 54,473 Square kilometres

Taraba State was created on August 27, 1991, by the General Babangida administration. The name was derived from the River Taraba, which traverses the southern part of the state. Jalingo is the capital of Taraba State. The state has 16 Local Government Areas, which are Ardo Kola, Bali, Donga, Gashaka, Gassol, Ibi, Jalingo, Karim Lamido, Kurmi, Lau, Sardauna, Takum, Ussa, Wukari, Yorro, and Zing

 

KADUNA STATE – 46,053 Square kilometres

Kaduna State was created on May 27, 1967. It has a land area of 46,053 square kilometres with an estimated population of over 6 million people. The state derives its name from the crocodiles in Kaduna River, and it is popularly known as the “Crocodile State”

 

BAUCHI STATE – 45,893 Square kilometres

Bauchi State was created on February 3, 1976, from the North Eastern State. The State Capital is Bauchi, and it has 20 Local Government Areas, namely: Alkaleri, Bauchi, Bogoro, Dambam, Darazo, Dass Gamawa, Ganjuwa, Giade, Itas/Gadau, Jama’are, Katagum, Krifi, Miau, Ningi, Shira, Tafawa Balewa, Toro, Warji and Zaki. Bauchi State has a population of over 4.6 million; it is the 5th largest state in Nigeria by land area, covering 45,893 square kilometres.

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