Yamaltu/Deba

Yamaltu/Deba
LGA and town
Yamaltu/Deba

Location in Nigeria

Coordinates: 10°13′N 11°23′E / 10.217°N 11.383°E / 10.217; 11.383Coordinates: 10°13′N 11°23′E / 10.217°N 11.383°E / 10.217; 11.383
Country  Nigeria
State Gombe State
Headquarters Deba
Government
  Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council Dauda Aliyu Zagi
Area
  Total 1,981 km2 (765 sq mi)
Population (2006 census)
  Total 255,248
Time zone WAT (UTC+1)
3-digit postal code prefix 761
ISO 3166 code NG.GO.YD

Yamaltu/Deba is a Local Government Area of Gombe State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Deba (or Deba Habe) to the southeast of the state capital Gombe.

The southern part of Lake Dadin Kowa lies within the area.

It has an area of 1,981 km² and a population of 255,248 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 761.[1]

References

  1. "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Retrieved 2009-10-20.


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