Mangu, Nigeria

Mangu is a Local Government Area in Plateau State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Mangu at9°31′00″N 9°06′00″E.

Mangu
LGA and town
Mangu
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 9°26′N 9°08′E
Country Nigeria
StatePlateau State
HeadquartersMangu Town
Government
  chairmanTitus Bise[1]
Area
  Total1,653 km2 (638 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
  Total294,931
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
932
ISO 3166 codeNG.PL.MA

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 Pyem (found in Gindiri), The Chakfem People (found in the southern hills of Jipal, and Chakfem) and the Kwanka or Kadung people inhabiting the northeastern in Kadunung. There are also some scattered Mupun settlements in Bwanzuhum Tilengten.

Mangu Local government also host the Factory of Nigeria's first and most cherish bottled water; SWAN Spring Water, Located at the foot of the Kerang Volcanic Mountains.

The postal code of the area is 932.[2]

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