Ushongo

Ushongo is a Local [Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area] in Benue State, Nigeria, with its headquarters in Lessel town.
It covers an area of 1,228 km² and has a population of 188,341 according to the 2006 census.
The postal code for Ushongo Local Government is 982.

Climate

Ushongo experiences a tropical savanna climate with a rainy season lasting from April to October and a dry season from November to March. Rainfall ranges from 1,300 mm to 1,800 mm annually, while temperatures typically remain between 21°C and 32°C.