Karu

Karu local government area is in Nasarawa state, North-central geopolitical zone of Nigeria and has its headquarters in the town of New Karu. Karu LGA is bordered by the Keffi LGA and by parts of the Federal Capital Territory and Kaduna state. Towns and villages that make up Karu LGA include Gidan Mangoro, Gitata, Karshi, Karu, Uke, Achak, Jemage, and Kukuri. The estimated population of Karu LGA is put at 103,748 inhabitants with the area hosting a number of traditional rulers which include the Etsu Karu. The religions of Christianity and Islam are practiced in the area while notable landmarks in the area include the Bingham University and the Loyola Jesuit College.

GEOGRAPHY OF KARU

Karu LGA covers a total area of 2640 square kilometres and has an average temperature of 29 degrees centigrade. The total precipitation in the area is estimated at 1250 mm of rainfall per annum while the average wind speed in the LGA is put at 9 km/h.

ECONOMY OF KARU

Farming is the occupation of majority of the people of Karu LGA with the area known for the cultivation of crops such as yam, maize, salads, and tomatoes. Trade also booms in the area with the area hosting a number of markets such as the Karu International market which attracts thousands of buyers and sellers. Other important economic activities in Karu LGA include hunting and Leather works.