Paikoro Local Government headquarter is located in Paiko town about 25 km south-east of the state capital Minna.

Paikoro local government area council consist of eleven (11) wards namely: Adunu, Chimbi, Gwam, Ishau, Jere, Kaffin Koro, Kwagana, Kwakuti, Nikuchi/Tungan Mallam, Paiko Central and Tutungo/Jedna.

[2] From January 29 to April 16, the hot season, with an average daily high temperature exceeding 91 °F, lasts for 2.6 months.

[3] Between June 25 and September 29, which is the length of the chilly season, the daily high temperature typically falls below 84 °F.

With an average low of 61 °F and high of 89 °F, December is the coldest month of the year in Paikoro.