All 27 Local Government Areas of Jigawa State

Auyo is one of the 27 Local Government Areas of Jigawa State and lies within the Hadejia-Jama'are river system. Auyo has a predominantly agricultural economy. Farming, livestock production, fishing and small-scale trading are important livelihoods. Rice, millet, sorghum, maize, vegetables and other food crops are cultivated, while the wetlands support irrigation and fishing activities.

Babura is a northern Jigawa LGA with an important agricultural economy and proximity to the Niger Republic border region. Agriculture is the principal economic activity in Babura. Farmers cultivate millet, sorghum, maize, groundnuts, beans and other crops. Livestock rearing and cross-border commerce also contribute to local livelihoods.

Birniwa is one of the largest LGAs in Jigawa by land area and is situated in the northeastern part of the state. Birniwa is primarily agricultural. Crop production, livestock rearing, fishing in suitable areas and local trade provide major sources of income. Millet, sorghum, rice, maize, beans and vegetables are among the important crops.

Birnin Kudu is one of the major LGAs in southern Jigawa and is known for its historical rock-art heritage. Agriculture, livestock, commerce and public services are major parts of the Birnin Kudu economy. Crops include millet, sorghum, maize, beans, groundnuts and vegetables. The LGA also has historical and tourism potential.

Buji is one of the smaller LGAs by population and is located in southern Jigawa. Buji has an agriculture-based economy. Crop farming, livestock rearing, local trading and small-scale food processing are important activities. Millet, sorghum, maize, beans and groundnuts are widely cultivated.

Dutse is the capital of Jigawa State and headquarters of the state government. Dutse has a diversified urban economy based on government administration, commerce, education, construction, transportation, services, agriculture and small businesses. As the state capital, public administration and service industries play an especially important role.

Gagarawa is a northern Jigawa LGA with an economy strongly connected to agriculture and local trade. Agriculture and livestock production dominate the economy of Gagarawa. Millet, sorghum, maize, beans and groundnuts are cultivated, while livestock keeping and local commerce provide additional income.

Garki is one of the larger Jigawa LGAs by land area and has a predominantly rural agricultural population. Garki has an agriculture-led economy supported by crop farming, livestock production, local trade and small-scale processing. Groundnuts, millet, sorghum, maize, beans and other crops are important.

Gumel is one of Jigawa's five emirate headquarters and an important historical and commercial centre. Gumel is an important commercial centre. Trade, agriculture, livestock, transport, small-scale manufacturing and services contribute to the local economy. Its historic position has made it an important market and administrative centre.

Guri is one of the northeastern LGAs most closely associated with the Hadejia river system and seasonal flooding. Guri has a strongly agricultural and riverine economy. Rice farming, fishing, livestock production, irrigation agriculture and local trade are important sources of livelihood. Floodplain agriculture is particularly significant.

Gwaram is the largest Jigawa LGA by land area in the geospatial dataset used for this database. Agriculture is central to Gwaram's economy, with crop farming, livestock production, trading and small-scale processing. Millet, sorghum, maize, beans, groundnuts and other crops are important.

Gwiwa is located in northwestern Jigawa and contains some of the higher elevations in the state. Agriculture, livestock rearing and local commerce are major economic activities. Farmers produce millet, sorghum, maize, beans, groundnuts and other crops, while livestock provides an additional livelihood source.

Hadejia is one of Jigawa's five emirate headquarters and one of the state's most historically significant urban centres. Hadejia has a diverse economy built around commerce, agriculture, livestock, fishing, transport, services and public administration. Its historic market tradition and location along the Hadejia River have made it one of the state's important commercial centres.

Jahun is a major agricultural LGA in Jigawa and one of the state's more populated local government areas. Agriculture dominates Jahun's economy. Major activities include crop production, livestock rearing, local trading and small-scale processing. Millet, sorghum, maize, beans, groundnuts and vegetables are cultivated.

Kafin Hausa is one of the larger and more populated LGAs in Jigawa State. Kafin Hausa has a predominantly agricultural economy. Rice, millet, sorghum, maize, beans, groundnuts and vegetables are cultivated. Irrigation and livestock production also contribute to local livelihoods, while trading supports the wider economy.

Kaugama is a central-northern Jigawa LGA with a predominantly rural and agricultural economy. Kaugama is primarily agricultural, with crop farming, livestock rearing and local trading providing major livelihoods. Millet, sorghum, maize, beans and groundnuts are important crops.

Kazaure is one of the five emirate headquarters in Jigawa State and an important historical centre. Kazaure has a mixed economy involving commerce, agriculture, livestock, public services, education and small businesses. Its historic emirate status and established markets make the town an important northern commercial centre.

Kiri Kasamma is an important riverine agricultural LGA in northeastern Jigawa. Agriculture is the main economic activity. Rice farming, fishing, livestock production, irrigation agriculture and local trading are particularly important because of the LGA's position within the Hadejia river and wetland environment.

Kiyawa is located in central-southern Jigawa and has a predominantly rural agricultural population. Kiyawa has an agriculture-based economy. Crop farming, livestock production, trading and small-scale processing are important. Millet, sorghum, maize, beans, groundnuts and other food crops are cultivated.

Maigatari is a northern border LGA of Jigawa State and has strategic commercial importance. Agriculture, livestock, commerce and cross-border trade are important parts of Maigatari's economy. The LGA benefits from its location near the international border with Niger, while farmers cultivate millet, sorghum, maize, beans and other crops.

Malam Madori is located in northeastern Jigawa within the broader Hadejia-Jama'are basin. Agriculture is the dominant economic activity, supported by crop farming, livestock, fishing in suitable areas, irrigation and local commerce. Rice, millet, sorghum, maize, beans and vegetables are cultivated.

Miga is an agricultural LGA in central-eastern Jigawa and includes areas susceptible to seasonal flooding. Miga is largely agricultural. Crop farming, livestock, fishing in suitable areas and local trade are important livelihoods. Millet, sorghum, maize, rice, beans and vegetables are cultivated in different areas.

Ringim is one of Jigawa's five emirate headquarters and an important commercial centre. Ringim has a mixed economy based on agriculture, livestock, commerce, public services and small-scale businesses. Food crops, groundnuts and other agricultural products support local trade.

Roni is one of the smaller LGAs in Jigawa by land area and lies in the northwestern part of the state. Agriculture, livestock rearing and local commerce are the major economic activities. Farmers produce millet, sorghum, maize, beans and groundnuts, while livestock contributes to household income.

Sule Tankarkar is a large agricultural LGA in northern Jigawa. Agriculture and livestock are the foundation of the local economy. Millet, sorghum, maize, beans, groundnuts and other crops are cultivated, while livestock rearing and local trading provide additional income.

Taura is an agricultural LGA in central-eastern Jigawa State. Agriculture, livestock, local trade and small-scale processing support Taura's economy. Important crops include millet, sorghum, maize, beans, groundnuts and vegetables.

Yankwashi is one of the smaller LGAs in Jigawa and lies in the northwestern part of the state. Agriculture and livestock are the major economic activities. Millet, sorghum, maize, beans, groundnuts and other crops are produced, while livestock and local commerce support household livelihoods.