Shendam is a Local Government Area located in Nigeria's Plateau State. The administrative headquarters of the area are situated in the town of Shendam, which serves as a significant population center within the state.
The town of Shendam is notable for being the second most populous town in Plateau State, surpassed only by Jos. Geographically, the local government area is bordered by Ibi to the south, Qua'an Pan to the east, Pankshin to the north, and Mikang to the west.