Mangu is a Local Government Area in Plateau State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Mangu at 9°31′00″N 9°06′00″E.

Mangu
LGA and town
Mangu Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 9°26′N 9°08′E
Country	Nigeria
State	Plateau State
Headquarters	Mangu Town
Government
• chairman	Titus Bise[1]
Area
• Total	1,653 km2 (638 sq mi)
Population  (2006 census)
• Total	294,931
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix	932
ISO 3166 code	NG.PL.MA

It has an area of 1,653 km² and a population of 294,931 at the 2006 census.

The major ethnic group found in Mangu is the Mwaghavul people [fr]. They occupy the districts of Panyam, Pushit, Kerang, Mangun, Kombun, Ampang West, and the local government headquarters (Mangu). Other ethnic groups include the Jipal (found in Kaper, Katul, Kabum, Rundum, Kanjing, Bul, Male, Zwagal, Kwa, Kaburuk, Koplar and Dungning.) Pyem (found in Gindiri). The Chakfem People and the Kwanka or Kadung people inhabiting the northeastern in Kadunung.

Mangu local government also host the Factory of Nigeria's first and most cherished bottle water; SWAN Spring Water, located at the foot of the Kerang Volcanic Mountains.

The postal code of the area is 932.[2]

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