Ushongo is a town and Local Government Area in Benue State, Nigeria, with its headquarters in Lessel town.

It covers an area of 1,228 km² (474 sq mi) 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 to annually, while temperatures typically remain between and .

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