Madagali

Madagali is a Local Government Area in Adamawa State, North East Nigeria. It lies close to the border with Borno State and Cameroon, and is known for its rich culture, farmlands, and scenic hilly landscapes.

Madagali is one of the oldest towns in northern Adamawa. Long ago, people from the Marghi and Higi (Kamwe) tribes settled in the area because of its rich soil and water from nearby streams. They built small farming villages that later grew into the town known today as Madagali.

The town became an important trade point between Nigeria and Cameroon, where farmers and traders exchanged goods such as grains, livestock, and handmade items.

During the colonial period, Madagali was under the Old Adamawa Province and later became part of Adamawa State when Nigeria created new states.

In the early 2020, the town faced insecurity that affected daily life, but peace is returning. Many people have gone back to their farms and reopened local markets. Today, Madagali continues to grow as a peaceful farming and trading community.

You can travel to Madagali by road:

• From the north, Yola (6 to 7 hours) through Mubi.
• From the south, Michika (around 1 hour).

• Yola International Airport is the nearest airport.

10°53′23″N 13°37′41″E

Map of Madagali

• 10.88324913.6291211 Madagali Central Mosque. Madagali Central Mosque, a main place of worship and community gathering in Adamawa State, Nigeria.  (updated Oct 2025)

• 10.89023213.6280411 Madagali Market, ☏ +234811 469 7806.  (updated Oct 2025)
• 10.89770413.6295342 Farmers shopping complex.  (updated Oct 2025)
• 10.89388813.6218693 Alh Baba shopping complex.  (updated Oct 2025)

• 10.89385613.622081 Coffee shop.  (updated Oct 2025)

• Mubi
• Yola