Lau, Nigeria

Lau is a Local Government Area in Taraba State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Lau and the area is dominated by Winlau people. Lau Local government has a border with Ardo Kola, Jalingo, Yorro and Zing local governments of Taraba state. It also shares a border with Numan, Adamawa State.

Etymology
The name of the town literally means ‘mud’ in the local Lau language.

Geography
It has an area of 1,660 km$2$ and a population of 149,700 at the 2022 census.

The postal code of the area is 662.

Climate
The wet season is oppressive, with temperature ranging from 61°F to 100°F year round, rarely dropping below 56°F or above 106°F.

Languages
Local languages spoken in Lau LGA are:


 * fulani language
 * Lau Laka language, a Central Sudanic language
 * Lau language, a Jukunoid language