Kubau Local Government Area
Kubau is an agricultural LGA in northern Kaduna and was formed from the former Ikara administrative area.
Communities & Notable Areas in Kubau LGA
Kubau LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Kubau LGA
Kubau became a separate local government area in the 1990s. The area contains predominantly agricultural communities and traditional settlements.
Geography of Kubau LGA
The landscape is mainly open savanna with cultivated fields and seasonal waterways. The climate is relatively dry compared with southern Kaduna.
Economy of Kubau LGA
Agriculture is dominant, including sugarcane, maize, millet, groundnuts and other crops. Iron ore, tin and other mineral resources also occur in the area.
About Kubau LGA — Key Facts & Context
Kubau Local Government Area (LGA) is one of the many LGAs that make up Kaduna State in Nigeria. Local Government Areas are the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal and state governments. Each LGA is governed by an elected Local Government Chairman and councillors, responsible for primary education, basic healthcare, local roads, and community development.
Size and Geography
Kubau LGA covers an area of approximately 2,505 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Anchau.
History of Kubau LGA Creation
Kubau LGA was formally established in 1995 as part of Nigeria's local government reform exercises carried out by the federal military government. Nigeria's current system of 774 LGAs was built through a series of administrative reforms — most significantly the 1976 reform under General Murtala Muhammed and subsequent exercises in 1991 and 1996. For the full context, see History of State Creation in Nigeria.
Kubau LGA and Kaduna State
As part of Kaduna State in the North West geopolitical zone, Kubau LGA contributes to the political, economic, and cultural character of the state. To see all LGAs in Kaduna State, visit the full LGA listing.
Frequently Asked Questions — Kubau LGA
What is Kubau LGA known for?
Kubau is an agricultural LGA in northern Kaduna and was formed from the former Ikara administrative area.
What is the headquarters of Kubau LGA?
The headquarters of Kubau LGA is Anchau, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Kubau in Kaduna State?
Kubau is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Anchau. The LGA covers an area of approximately 2,505 km².
What are the communities in Kubau LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Kubau LGA include: Anchau, Kubau, Dutsen Wai, agricultural communities.
When was Kubau LGA created?
Kubau LGA was created in 1995, making it approximately 31 years old. It was established as part of Nigeria's LGA creation exercises under the federal military government.
How large is Kubau LGA in Kaduna State?
Kubau LGA covers an area of approximately 2,505 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Kaduna State.
What is the population of Kubau LGA?
The estimated population of Kubau LGA is approximately 457751. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.