Peoples by state
Ethnic groups in Adamawa State
Adamawa State has 21 local government areas. 12 of the peoples on the atlas live there. The main peoples, the majority in the most LGAs, are the Fulani, Bachama, Chamba (Sama), Dera (Kanakuru) and Longuda.
At a glance
- What are the main ethnic groups in Adamawa State?
- The main ethnic groups in Adamawa State are the Fulani, Bachama, Chamba (Sama), Dera (Kanakuru) and Longuda.
- How many local government areas does Adamawa State have?
- Adamawa State has 21 local government areas.
- How many peoples live in Adamawa State?
- The atlas maps 12 peoples in Adamawa State: Fulani, Bachama, Chamba (Sama), Dera (Kanakuru), Longuda, Kamwe (Higi), Kilba, Nzanyi, Yungur, Marghi, Mboi and Mumuye.
All peoples of Adamawa State on the atlas
- Fulanimajority in 3 LGAs, present in 9 LGAs
- Bachamamajority in 3 LGAs, present in 3 LGAs
- Chamba (Sama)majority in 3 LGAs, present in 2 LGAs
- Dera (Kanakuru)majority in 1 LGA, present in 1 LGA
- Longudamajority in 1 LGA, present in 1 LGA
- Kamwe (Higi)majority in 1 LGA
- Kilbamajority in 1 LGA
- Nzanyimajority in 1 LGA
- Yungurmajority in 1 LGA
- Marghipresent in 5 LGAs
- Mboipresent in 2 LGAs
- Mumuyepresent in 3 LGAs
Peoples by local government area
For each LGA: the peoples who are the majority there, those who are a large share of a mixed area, and smaller communities, as the atlas’s sources give them.
Demsa
- Bachama(Homeland)
Fufore
- Fulani(Homeland)
- Bachama(Smaller presence)
- Chamba (Sama)(Smaller presence)
- Mboi(Smaller presence)
Ganye
- Chamba (Sama)(Homeland)
- Fulani(Shared area)
Girei
Gombi
- Marghi(Shared area)
Guyuk
- Longuda(Homeland)
- Dera (Kanakuru)(Smaller presence)
- Fulani(Smaller presence)
Hong
Jada
- Chamba (Sama)(Homeland)
- Fulani(Shared area)
- Mumuye(Smaller presence)
Lamurde
- Bachama(Homeland)
Madagali
- Marghi(Shared area)
Maiha
Mayo-Belwa
- Fulani(Homeland)
- Chamba (Sama)(Shared area)
- Longuda(Smaller presence)
- Mumuye(Smaller presence)
Michika
- Kamwe (Higi)(Homeland)
Mubi North
- Marghi(Shared area)
Mubi South
- Marghi(Shared area)
Numan
- Bachama(Homeland)
Shelleng
- Dera (Kanakuru)(Homeland)
- Fulani(Smaller presence)
Song
Toungo
- Chamba (Sama)(Homeland)
- Fulani(Shared area)
- Mumuye(Smaller presence)
Yola North
- Fulani(Shared area)
Yola South
- Fulani(Shared area)
Nigeria has not counted ethnicity in a census since 1963, so this page shows where peoples live, not how many there are. Areas are approximate and show where people live. They are not claims of land ownership.