Created in 1989, with a population of 196,929 (2006 National Census), Qua'an-Pan covers an area of about 2,688 square kilometers and is situated at the southern part of the Plateau. The area is divided into eight districts of Bwal, Doemak, Dokan ­Kasuwa, Kwa, Kwalla, Kwande, Kwang and Namu with Ba'ap as its headquarters. The people of the area, made up of the Doemak, Goemai, Mernyang, Kwagalak and Bwall are predominantly farmers. They also engage in other trades like blacksmithing, metal works, hunting, and fishing. The main crops cultivated in commercial quantity include Yam, Cassava, Palm Oil, Shea Butter and Olive Oil.

Mineral Resources

The Local Government Area is endowed with minerals like Gemstones, Tin and Columbite.

Tourism

The range of slopping hills bordering its northern part creates natural scenic beauty. Alongside the Pandam Wildlife Park and the Lardang underground cave, it is any tourists destination of first choice.