Gurara LGA, Niger State

Gurara Local Government Area (LGA), with headquarters in the town of Gurara, is located in the Niger Central Senatorial District. Created in 1991, it covers an area of approximately 1,022 square kilometers and has a population of about 90,879 (2006 census), with projections for 2022 estimated at around 155,900.

The local economy is dominated by agriculture, including crops like maize, yam, and cotton. Gurara is also home to the famous Gurara Falls, a major tourist attraction.

Its postal code is 910102, and its geo-coordinates are 9.3379° N latitude and 7.0009° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger

Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)

NGN39,182,922,024.75

Current Year Funding

16.7% DISBURSED

FISCAL MONTH

NET ALLOCATION

VARIANCE

February 2026

NGN439,394,480.11

-8.2%