Kaiama Local Government Area was created in 1984. Its headquarters is located at Kaiama. It shares boundary with Oyo State in the South, and Niger State in the North. It has 10 wards.

District: Kaiama.

Road Distance: From the State Capital to Kaiama (Local Government Headquarters) is 112km.

Population: 43,165 (22,038 males, 21,127 females) 1991 census

Major Towns: Kaiama, Banni, Kemanji, Kanikoko, Adena, Aboki, Woro, Kugiji.

Important Markets: Kaiama, Tunga, Bani, Tunga Maje, Aboki.

Major Languages: Bokobaru, Hausa, Baruba, Fulani.

Natural Resources: Yam, Corn, Sheanut, Livestock, Rice, Cotton, Millet and Timber.

Mineral Resources: Granite, Marble, Dolomite.

Major Festivals: Gani, Zonkon, Masquerade, Takan Dancers.

Tourist Attractions: Kanji Lake National Park, Game Viewing, Gani Festival.

Hotels and Restaurants: Pisso Guest House, Mobalaji Hotels Kaiama.