Yola Postal Codes — Adamawa (Adamawa)

Geography of Yola

Yola local government area has many topographical kinds and it is situated in a very distinct Geographic region. Yola local government is situated on the banks of the River Yola which is the main tributary that leads to the Niger River. Yola local government is also close to the Mandara Mountains and the Mandara Mountains are close to the south region and to the Shebshi Mountains which is also close to the North side. The mountain called Shebshi Mountains, the Dimlang (Vogel) Peak is known as the second highest point (2,042 m) in the whole of Nigeria. The mountain called Chappal Waddi also known as the “mountain of death” lies in the Gashaka Gumpti Nature Reserve having an access point to the Reserve in Yola. Yola local government area is also where the Mambila Plateau began its elevation with it reaching about 1828 meters above sea level in some places.

History of Yola

Yola local government area is the capital of Adamawa state, and it is the seat of the traditional Adamawa emirate, in eastern Nigeria.

The name of the town “Yola” is derived from yolde it is a Fula (Fulani language) word signifying a settlement on the rising ground. Yola was established and made the political center of Adamawa emirate this occurred in the year 1841, when Modibbo Adama (“Learned One”), who was the Fulani founder of the emirate, established Yola and made it a base in his jihad against the indigenous Bata (Batta) and Vere (Verre) people.

Economy of Yola

Most people in Yola local government area Nigeria participate in farming and other agricultural activities. Crops like groundnut, cotton are often sold in the markets. For the sustenance of dwellers, the people farm crops like, cassava, guinea corn, maize, yam, millet and rice. Villagers that are situatesd on the banks of the Benue River also engage in fishing with the Fulani people involve in cattle rearing.