| Shendam | |
|---|---|
| LGA and town | |
| Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 8°43′N 9°30′E / 8.717°N 9.500°ECoordinates: 8°43′N 9°30′E / 8.717°N 9.500°E | |
| Country |
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| State | Plateau State |
| Headquarters | Shendam Town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,477 km2 (956 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 205,119 |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 940 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.PL.SH |
Shendam is a Local Government Area in Plateau State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Shendam at8°53′00″N 9°32′00″E / 8.88333°N 9.53333°E.
It has an area of 2,477 km² and a population of 208,017 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 940.
The Goemai language is spoken in Shendam NGA.