Song, Adamawa - Postal code - 642116

History of Song

The song is a local government area  that is situated in Adamawa State, with the area council consisting of districts like Song, Waje, Suktu, Zumo, Dumme, Mboi, Kilange, Hirna, Gari, Dirma, Kilange, Funa, Gudu, Waltandi and Ditera

Song's local government area is located in the state of Adamawa, the northeast geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The headquarters of the local government areas are in the town of Song with the area constituted of several villages and towns and which include Zumo, Gben, Ditera, Mbilla, Loko, Mboi, Song, Waltadi, and Chukkol. The current population of Song local government area is populated with inhabitants with the area primarily occupied by the members of the Bata ethnic groups. The language that is commonly spoken in Song local government is called Bata language while the religions that are widely practiced in the local government are Christianity and Islam. A number of colorful festivals that are held in the local government of Song include the popular Dance festival Yungur.

Geography of Song

Song local government area has an average temperature of about 31 degrees centigrade. The local government landscape is dotted by just a few hills with the area having a calculated average wind speed of about 11km/h. The local government also has a few rivers and streams flowing through its territory.

Economy of Song

Agriculture is known as the economic mainstay of the people of Song local government area with the local government known for cultivation of a number of crops such as guinea corn, tomatoes, rice, and soybeans. The local government area is also renowned for the rearing and the sales of variety domestic animals such as donkeys, cows, and sheep. Other important economic activities that the people of Son local government engage include trade, hunting, and crafts making. During the Song dynasty there was a massive expansion of ploughland.