Kano State, situated in northern Nigeria, is among the country’s 36 states. It holds the title of the most populous state in Nigeria and is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and historical importance. The state is organized into several Local Government Areas (LGAs), each with its own administrative center. This article aims to provide a detailed list of all the LGAs in Kano State, along with their respective headquarters.
Kano State Overview
- Total Land Area: 20,280 Km²
- Population: 13,969,085 (Male: 7,124,234; Female: 6,844,852)
- Vegetation: Tropical Savannah
- Major Crops: Rice, Wheat, Barley, Groundnut, Soybeans, Castor, Sesame, Cotton, Sisal, Ginger, Chili Pepper, and Sugarcane
- Solid Minerals: Kaolin, Niobium, Uranium, Gold, Tin, Silica Sand, Feldspar, and Quartz
Kano has 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs), each with its own unique characteristics and attributes. These LGAs play a crucial role in the governance and administration of the state. Here is a list of the 44 Local Government Areas in Kano State:
- Ajingi LGA
- Albasu LGA
- Bagwai LGA
- Bebeji LGA
- Bichi LGA
- Bunkure LGA
- Dala LGA
- Dambatta LGA
- Dawakin Kudu LGA
- Dawakin Tofa LGA
- Doguwa LGA
- Fagge LGA
- Gabasawa LGA
- Garko LGA
- Garun Mallam LGA
- Gaya LGA
- Gezawa LGA
- Gwale LGA
- Gwarzo LGA
- Kabo LGA
- Kano City/Municipal LGA
- Karaye LGA
- Kibiya LGA
- Kiru LGA
- kumbotso LGA
- Kunchi LGA
- Kura LGA
- Madobi LGA
- Makoda LGA
- Minjibir LGA
- Nasarawa LGA
- Rano LGA
- Rimin Gado LGA
- Rogo LGA
- Shanono LGA
- Sumaila LGA
- Takai LGA
- Tarauni LGA
- Tofa LGA
- Tsanyawa LGA
- Tudun Wada LGA
- Ungogo LGA
- Warawa LGA
- Wudil LGA
List of Kano State’s 44 Local Government Areas with their Headquarters
Here is a comprehensive table listing all the LGAs in Kano State along with their headquarters:
| No. | LGA | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajingi | Ajingi |
| 2 | Albasu | Albasu |
| 3 | Bagwai | Bagwai |
| 4 | Bebeji | Bebeji |
| 5 | Bichi | Bichi |
| 6 | Bunkure | Bunkure |
| 7 | Dala | Dala (Fagge) |
| 8 | Dambatta | Dambatta |
| 9 | Dawakin Kudu | Dawakin Kudu |
| 10 | Dawakin Tofa | Dawakin Tofa |
| 11 | Doguwa | Doguwa |
| 12 | Fagge | Fagge |
| 13 | Gabasawa | Gabasawa |
| 14 | Garko | Garko |
| 15 | Garum Mallam | Garum Mallam |
| 16 | Gaya | Gaya |
| 17 | Gezawa | Gezawa |
| 18 | Gwale | Gwale |
| 19 | Gwarzo | Gwarzo |
| 20 | Kabo | Kabo |
| 21 | Kano Municipal | Kano |
| 22 | Karaye | Karaye |
| 23 | Kibiya | Kibiya |
| 24 | Kiru | Kiru |
| 25 | Kumbotso | Kumbotso |
| 26 | Kunchi | Kunchi |
| 27 | Kura | Kura |
| 28 | Madobi | Madobi |
| 29 | Makoda | Makoda |
| 30 | Minjibir | Minjibir |
| 31 | Nassarawa | Nassarawa |
| 32 | Rano | Rano |
| 33 | Rimin Gado | Rimin Gado |
| 34 | Rogo | Rogo |
| 35 | Shanono | Shanono |
| 36 | Sumaila | Sumaila |
| 37 | Takai | Takai |
| 38 | Tarauni | Tarauni |
| 39 | Tofa | Tofa |
| 40 | Tsanyawa | Tsanyawa |
| 41 | Tundun Wada | Tundun Wada |
| 42 | Ungogo | Ungogo |
| 43 | Warawa | Warawa |
| 44 | Wudil | Wudil |
These are the 44 LGAs in Kano State and their respective headquarters. Each LGA has its unique administrative structure and plays a vital role in the governance and development of the state.
For more detailed information about each Local Government Area, you can visit the official website of Kano State Government at www.kanostate.gov.ng. The website provides comprehensive information about the state’s governance, services, and local administration.
Kano State’s Local Government Areas are important units for effective governance, service delivery, and grassroots development. They play a crucial role in ensuring that government policies and programs are effectively implemented at the local level, contributing to the overall growth and progress of the state.
Disclaimer: It’s important to note that the information provided in this article is based on the knowledge available up to January 2024, and there may have been changes in the administrative divisions since then. For the most up-to-date information, it is recommended to visit the official sources or contact the relevant authorities in Kano state.
