Bade (or Barde or Badde) is a Local Government Area in Yobe State, Nigeria. It has its headquarters in the town of Gashua. Most of the people living in Bade are farmers and businessmen.

Bade experiences a semi-arid climate characterized by consistently warm to hot conditions throughout the year. The scarcity of trees in this region is primarily attributed to prolonged periods of drought. 

It remains arid for about 245 days each year, with an average humidity level of 33% and a UV-index of 8.