Ukum

Ukum is a Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. with Sankera as its headquatres. It has an area of and a population of 216,930 at the 2006 census. The biggest yam market in the world, Zaki Biam Yam Market, is located in Ukum, and Zaki Biam is also the biggest town in the local government. The federal government of Nigeria awarded contract to build the Zaki Biam Power Sub-station in 2021 located in Ukum.
The postal code of the area is 980.

Climate condition

The weather condition of Ukum is divided into Rainy and dry season of which the rainy season usually starts from March through October, and the dry season usually starts between ending October and mid March. Ukum is located between Latitude: 7°38'38" N; Longitude: 9°33'49" E.
References
Category:Local government areas in [Benue State]