Shendam is a Local Government Area in Plateau State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Shendam. It is bordered by Ibi Taraba State to the south, Qua'an Pan to the east, Pankshin to the north, and Mikang to the west. Shendam town is the second most populous town in Plateau State, after Jos town at 8°53′00″N 9°32′00″E.

Shendam yil Du'ut Mudu'ut
LGA and town
Shendam Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 8°43′N 9°30′E
Country	Nigeria
State	Plateau State
Headquarters	Shendam Town
Government
• Type	Democratic
• L.G.A	Shendam
Area
• Total	2,477 km2 (956 sq mi)
Population  (2006 census)
• Total	205,119
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix	940
ISO 3166 code	NG.PL.SH

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.[1]

The Goemai language and many other West Chadic languages are spoken in Shendam LGA.[2]

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