Bokkos
Bokkos is a Local Government Area in Plateau State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Bokkos at 9°18′00″N 9°00′00″E.
Bokkos | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
Bokkos Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 9°15′N 8°53′E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Plateau State |
| Headquarters | Bokkos Town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,682 km2 (649 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 178,454 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 932 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.PL.BO |
It has an area of 1,682 km2 and a population of 178,454 at the 2006 census. Ron languages are the indigenous languages spoken in Bokkos.
The postal code of the area is 932.
The Plateau State University is located in Bokkos, was suspended in 2007 and reopened in 2012.
The institution has received accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) Bokkos Local Government major tribes are Ron, Kulere and Mushere.
Bokkos Local Government has eight districts which are Bokkos, Mushere, Daffo, Sha, Manguna, Richard, Toff, and Kamwai. There are 20 electoral wards in Bokkos.
The Paramount ruler of Bokkos is called saf Ron/Kulere. He is the Chairman of the Bokkos traditional council.