| Mariga | |
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Mariga
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| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Niger State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,552 km2 (2,143.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 199,430 |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 922 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.NI.MR |
Mariga is a Local Government Area in Niger State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Bangi in the north of the area. It has an area of 5,552 km² and a population of 199,430 at the 2006 census.[1]
The postal code of the area is 922.[2]
The LGA includes the Zugurma Game Reserve, a section of the Kainji National Park.[3]
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