Bauchi State

Bauchi State is a federal territory in northeastern Nigeria covering roughly 45,837 square kilometers (17,700 square miles) divided into twenty local government areas. The landscape shifts between hills, valleys, and waterways that shape the region.

The territory became a federal state on February 3, 1976, during the reorganization of Nigerian administration. Before this reform, it belonged to larger territorial units that were divided into smaller regions.

The region maintains strong connections to traditional practices through the Sayawa, Jarawa, and Fulani communities, who preserve their heritage through local festivals.

The city of Bauchi serves as the administrative center and starting point for travel through the region. Public facilities and markets concentrate in the capital, while rural areas offer different infrastructure.

Yankari Game Reserve sits within the boundaries and protects waterbucks along with other African wildlife species. Visitors can explore the protected grounds where animals move freely.

Location: Nigeria

Inception: February 3, 1976

Capital city: Bauchi

Shares border with: Yobe State, Gombe State, Taraba State, Plateau State, Kaduna State, Kano State, Jigawa State

Website: https://bauchistate.gov.ng

GPS coordinates: 10.50000,10.00000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:26