Apa local government area is found in Benue state, Northcentral Nigeria. The headquarters of the area is at Ugbokpo and consists of a number of towns and villages which include Ikobi, Ojantela, Idada, Ogbobi, Ofoke, Oiji, and Odugbo. Apa LGA shares boundaries with Agatu, Gwer west, Otukpo, and Omala LGAs.
The major tribe in terms of population is the Idoma tribe with the Idoma and English languages widely spoken within the area. Christianity and Islam are the widely practiced religions in Apa LGA while the area offers a variety of indigenious cuisines such as the very popular Okoho soup. Popular festivals held in Apa LGA include the Aje Alekwu festival and the annual food festival.
Apa LGA has two major seasons which are the rainy and dry seasons. The average temperature of the area is 29 degrees centigrade while average humidity is estimated at 68 percent. Apa local government area has large forest reserves.
Apa LGA has a very rich agricultural heritage with the area known for the cultivation of a variety of crops which include Cassava, maize, yam, guineacorn and melon. The area is also rich in mineral deposits such as gypsum, limestone, and salt.
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