Demsa
Demsa is a Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria with headquarters located in Demsa. Demsa lies on the Benue River. Population is 180,251.[1] It is inhabited by ethnic groups such as the Bachama, Batta, Yandang, Bille, Mbula, Maya, Bare and fulani.[2]
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LGA and town | |
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Coordinates: 9°25′N 12°8′E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Adamawa State |
Headquarters | Demsa |
Population (2006) | |
• Total | 180,251 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
References
- Nigeria Census, 2006
- "AN OVERVIEW OF BACHAMA HISTORY". Adigaproductions's Blog. 2010-07-01. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
- "Nigeria - Languages". Ethnologue, 22d edition. Feb 2019.
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