Karlahi Postal Codes: 662105 | Bade, Yobe

Key Facts

Karlahi is a local government area (LGA) located within the Bade Emirate of Yobe State in northeastern Nigeria. Situated in the semi-arid Sahel region, Karlahi lies approximately 100 kilometers northwest of Damaturu, the state capital, and occupies a strategic position near Nigeria's border with Niger. The area covers approximately 1,200 square kilometers and serves as an important administrative and economic hub for the surrounding rural communities. Karlahi's landscape is characterized by flat plains with scattered acacia trees and seasonal watercourses that support both agricultural activities and pastoral livelihoods. The local government area is divided into several electoral wards and contains numerous villages and settlements that maintain strong cultural ties to the Kanuri and other ethnic groups predominant in the region. With an estimated population of around 85,000 people, Karlahi's economy relies primarily on subsistence farming, livestock rearing, and cross-border trade. The area experiences a typical Sahelian climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, where millet, sorghum, and cowpeas constitute the main agricultural produce. As you explore Karlahi's administrative structure further, you can access detailed postal code information for its various sub-regions and settlements through our comprehensive database.

Neighboring Regions

• Jakusko
• Bursari
• Yunusari
• Geidam
• Tarmuwa