Gwagwalada is a local government area in the Federal Capital Territory in Nigeria.

The relocation of the seat of government from Lagos to Abuja in 1992 and the recent demolition of illegal structures within the Federal City Center brought a massive influx of people into the area being one of the fastest growing urban centers in the Federal Capital Territory.

The Council is composed of ten elected councilors representing the ten wards of the Council, namely: Zuba, Ibwa, Dobi Kutunku, Tunga Maje, Gwako, Paikonkore, Ikwa, Quarters & Central The postal code of the area is 902101.

[6][7] The average daily maximum temperature during the 2.7-month hot season, which runs from January 25 to April 14, is above 92°F.

The average daily high temperature during the 3.3-month cool season, which runs from June 24 to October 1, is below 85°F.