NG-LGA-API

Nigeria Open Data

NG-LGA-API is a free, open-source REST API providing comprehensive data on all 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria, organized by state. The API returns LGA names, codes, state mappings, and administrative boundaries.

free

None

Unlimited (self-hosted or GitHub raw content)

✗ Not Available

Best For

Nigerian developers needing full LGA-level administrative data

Pricing

Open source project on GitHub complementary to NG-States-API. Provides granular local government area data for Nigeria. Perfect for hyperlocal services, delivery radius mapping, and location-specific forms. Can be self-hosted or consumed from GitHub. No rate limits or auth needed.

Key Highlights

  • All 774 Nigerian LGAs with state mappings
  • LGA codes, names, and administrative data
  • Hierarchical state-to-LGA relationships
  • Completely free and open source
  • No authentication required

Required Access Documents

  • NoneOptional
    Free, open-source project — no signup or key required for basic use.

Use Cases

  • Local Delivery Areas:Define hyperlocal delivery zones by LGA for logistics apps.
  • Government Service Apps:Power LGA selection in civic or administrative applications.

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