Jei (Hausa: Unguwar Gaiya) is district of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area, southern Kaduna state in the Middle Belt region of Nigeria. The postal code for the area is 802130.
Settlements Achi et al (2019) p. 11 The following are some major settlements in Jei district include: Apyia Gbaza (H. Kangwaza) Apyinzwang Akputuut Ashong Ashyui (H. Jankasa) Atak Njei (H. Gidan Gata) Atyecarak (Attachirak; H. Kacecere) Awak Chenkwon (H. Samaru Kataf) Langson Madoo Magata (also Afan Tsaai) Magaya (H. Ung. Gaiya) Majuju (H. Ung. Juju) Makarau Makwakhwu (H. Kurmin Dawaki) Manchong Manyi Aminyam Manyi Ashyui Manta Ason Matagama Mavwuong Mayayit (H. Ung. Jaba) Sop Akoo (H. Mabushi) I, II
Demographics The district is primarily made up of Atyap people, traditionally the territory of the Jei sub-clan of the Agbaat clan.
Economy The economic base of the area is agriculture. However, there are other non-agricultural businesses operating especially in the bigger settlements such as Chenkwon (Samaru Kataf).
Note Achi, B.; Bitiyonɡ, Y. A.; Bunɡwon, A. D.; Baba, M. Y.; Jim, L. K. N.; Kazah-Toure, M.; Philips, J. E. "A Short History of the Atyap" (2019). Zaria: Tamaza Publishinɡ Co. Ltd. . Pp. 9–245.
See also Atak Nfang Atyap chiefdom Kanai List of villages in Kaduna State Zango Urban Zonzon
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