Bauchi

Bauchi local government area is found in Bauchi state located in the NorthEast geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The major tribes are the Hausa and Fulani and the predominant language spoken in Bauchi is Hausa. The city’s population is estimated at 1,456, 548 inhabitants and Islam is the predominant faith. Popular City landmarks include the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University. Popular districts in Bauchi LGA include Tafawa Balewa Housing estate, Bacas, GRA, Tambarari, Rofar wambai, Lushi, and Kofar wasa. 

GEOGRAPHY OF BAUCHI

Bauchi LGA is situated on the Northern edge of the Jos Plateau at an estimated elevation of 617 metres. The area falls under the tropical savannah climate and has an estimated annual precipitation of 950mm with an average temperature of 32 degrees centigrade.

ECONOMY OF BAUCHI

Agriculture and commerce are the greatest contributors to Bauchi LGA's economy.

HISTORY OF BAUCHI

Bauchi was founded by Yaqub Ibn dadi and is named after a hunter called Baushe who advised Yaqub to erect his city west of the warinje mountains.