Bauchi State

Bauchi State stretches across 45,837 square kilometers of land, featuring diverse landscapes with hills, valleys, and rivers throughout the northeastern region.

The region emerged as an administrative state on February 3, 1976, following Nigeria's governmental reorganization to create smaller administrative units from existing territories.

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

The state houses twenty local government areas, with the city of Bauchi functioning as the central administrative hub for regional governance and commerce.

The territory contains the Yankari Game Reserve, where waterbucks and other wildlife species roam freely across protected natural landscapes.

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: May 26, 2025 20:25