9 Nigerian LGAs Bigger Than Several States, Borgu Outranks FCT in Land Area

Some local government areas (LGAs) in Nigeria cover more land than several states, highlighting the enormous geographical differences between the country’s administrative divisions.

Borgu Local Government Area in Niger State tops the list, with a reported land area of 11,580 square kilometres, making it larger than 10 Nigerian states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), based on the figures provided.

Here are nine Nigerian local government areas whose reported land areas exceed those of several states.

1. Borgu, Niger State — 11,580 km²

Borgu is reportedly larger than Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Imo, Lagos, Osun and Rivers states. Its land area also exceeds the reported 7,315 km² of the FCT.

2. Baruten, Kwara State — 9,935 km²

Baruten is reportedly larger than Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Imo, Lagos and Osun states.

3. Mashegu, Niger State — 9,433 km²

Mashegu is another large LGA in Niger State, with a reported area exceeding those of Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Imo, Lagos and Osun.

4. Bali, Taraba State — 9,319 km²

Bali ranks among Nigeria’s largest LGAs by the figures provided, covering more land than Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Imo, Lagos and Osun states.

5. Gashaka, Taraba State — 8,521 km²

Gashaka is reportedly larger than Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Imo and Lagos states.

6. Toro, Bauchi State — 7,168 km²

Toro’s reported land area exceeds those of Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Imo and Lagos states.

7. Kaiama, Kwara State — 7,125 km²

Kaiama is another expansive LGA, reportedly larger than Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Imo and Lagos states.

8. Maru, Zamfara State — 6,921 km²

Maru is reportedly larger than Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Imo and Lagos states.

9. Karim-Lamido, Taraba State — 6,784 km²

Karim-Lamido completes the list, with a reported land area exceeding those of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Imo and Lagos states.

The comparisons illustrate how some Nigerian LGAs cover vast geographical areas, while some states occupy considerably smaller territories.

However, these figures should be treated as reported estimates rather than definitive official measurements. LGA boundaries and published land-area figures can vary by source, so the comparisons require verification against consistent geographical data before publication.