Mashegu is a Local Government Area in Niger State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Mashegu in the east of the area. Mashegu is bounded by the Niger River in the west and the Kaduna River in the northeast.
It has an area of 9,182 km and a population of 215,022 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 923.
The area experiences seasonal temperature variations from 60ðF to 97ðF, with sporadic excursions below 54ðF or above 103ðF.
With a high of 95ðF and a low of 76ðF in April, Mashegu has variable average temperatures throughout the year.