Katsina Ala is Benue State’s second oldest commercial town after Abinsi. The local government area and the capital all have the same name: Katsina Ala.
Map of Katsina Ala showing major areas
It’s located 126 Km away from Makurdi, the state capital.
The place was one among the top trading centers for the British Royal Niger Company that bought sesame from Tiv farmers.
Katsina Ala LGA secretariat
Founded Katsina Ala local government area was created in 1976.
Capital Katsina-Ala town
Prominent features College of Education Divine Love Girls Secondary School Government College NKST Central Church Roman Catholic Cathedral River Katsina-Ala Akata Lake Harga Hills River Yooyo
Major places Tor Donga Abaji Harga Sai Gbor Amaafu Joo Mbatyough Manor Ikowe Gbishe Sati Agirigi Ucha Gawa Tionkwase Agu Yooyo Tavachan Solozo Kenvanger
Council wards Katsina-Ala Township Ikyurav-tiev I Ikyurav-tiev II Yooyo Utange Tiir Iwar Michihe Mbakyongo Mbajir Mbatyura/Mberev Mbacher
Boundaries, Benue State To the North, Logo and Ukum Local Government Area, To the South, Kwande and Ushongo Local Government Area, and To the West, Buruku Local Government Area
Boundaries, Taraba State To the North East Takum, and Ussa Local Government Area.
