Katsina State, situated in the northwestern region of Nigeria, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and historical importance. The state is divided into multiple Local Government Areas (LGAs), each with its own administrative center.
Katsina State Overview
- Total Land Area: 23,561 Km²
- Population: 8,315,581 (Male: 4,240,946; Female: 4,074,635)
- Vegetation: Tropical Savannah
- Major Crops: Cotton, Sorghum, Sugarcane, Tomato, Soybean, Onion
- Solid Minerals: Basalt, Diamonds, Feldspar, Granite, Graphite, Gold, Iron Ore, Kaolin, Manganese, Nickel, Uranium
Katsina has 34 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 34 Local Government Areas in Katsina State:
- Bakori LGA
- Batagarawa LGA
- Batsari LGA
- Baure LGA
- Bindawa LGA
- Charanchi LGA
- Dan Musa LGA
- Dandume LGA
- Danja LGA
- Daura LGA
- Dutsi LGA
- Dutsin-Ma LGA
- Faskari LGA
- Funtua LGA
- Ingawa LGA
- Jibia LGA
- Kafur LGA
- Kaita LGA
- Kankara LGA
- Kankia LGA
- Katsina LGA
- Kurfi LGA
- Kusada LGA
- Mai’Adua LGA
- Malumfashi LGA
- Mani LGA
- Mashi LGA
- Matazu LGA
- Musawa LGA
- Rimi LGA
- Sabuwa LGA
- Safana LGA
- Sandamu LGA
- Zango LGA
List of Katsina State’s 34 Local Government Areas with their Headquarters
Here is a comprehensive table listing all the LGAs in Katsina State along with their headquarters:
| LGA | Headquarters |
|---|---|
| Bakori | Bakori |
| Batagarawa | Batagarawa |
| Batsari | Batsari |
| Baure | Baure |
| Bindawa | Bindawa |
| Charanchi | Charanchi |
| Dan Musa | Dan Musa |
| Dandume | Dandume |
| Danja | Danja |
| Daura | Daura |
| Dutsi | Dutsi |
| Dutsin-Ma | Dutsin-Ma |
| Faskari | Faskari |
| Funtua | Funtua |
| Ingawa | Ingawa |
| Jibia | Jibia |
| Kafur | Kafur |
| Kaita | Kaita |
| Kankara | Kankara |
| Kankia | Kankia |
| Katsina | Katsina |
| Kurfi | Kurfi |
| Kusada | Kusada |
| Mai’Adua | Mai’Adua |
| Malumfashi | Malumfashi |
| Mani | Mani |
| Mashi | Mashi |
| Matazu | Matazu |
| Musawa | Musawa |
| Rimi | Rimi |
| Sabuwa | Sabuwa |
| Safana | Safana |
| Sandamu | Sandamu |
| Zango | Zango |
These Local Government Areas (LGAs) are important for the administration and development of Katsina State. They are tasked with delivering essential amenities and services to the local communities under their governance.
To learn more about each LGA and its activities, you can visit the official website of Katsina State Government at https://katsinastate.gov.ng/ or the website of the Katsina State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs at https://katsinalgca.com/.
Katsina state, with its diverse LGAs and headquarters, continues to thrive as a center of cultural heritage, economic activities, and administrative governance.
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 Katsina state.
