Kano State • Local Government Area • southern

Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area

Southern Kano LGA with strong links to Kano metropolis.

Headquarters Dawakin Kudu
Land Area 384 km²
Population (est.) 420000
Zone southern
State Kano State
Country Nigeria

Communities & Notable Areas in Dawakin Kudu LGA

Dawakin Kudu LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:

1 Dawakin Kudu
2 Tamburawa
3 Warawa Road corridor

History of Dawakin Kudu LGA

Dawakin Kudu developed as an important settlement south of Kano city and became a Local Government Area in the modern administrative system.

Geography of Dawakin Kudu LGA

The LGA contains savanna farmland and increasingly urbanised areas near Kano city.

Economy of Dawakin Kudu LGA

Agriculture, livestock, commerce, construction and urban expansion.

About Dawakin Kudu LGA — Key Facts & Context

Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area (LGA) is one of the many LGAs that make up Kano 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

Dawakin Kudu LGA covers an area of approximately 384 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Dawakin Kudu.

Dawakin Kudu LGA and Kano State

As part of Kano State in the North West geopolitical zone, Dawakin Kudu LGA contributes to the political, economic, and cultural character of the state. To see all LGAs in Kano State, visit the full LGA listing.

Frequently Asked Questions — Dawakin Kudu LGA

What is Dawakin Kudu LGA known for?

Southern Kano LGA with strong links to Kano metropolis.

What is the headquarters of Dawakin Kudu LGA?

The headquarters of Dawakin Kudu LGA is Dawakin Kudu, Kano State, Nigeria.

Which local government is Dawakin Kudu in Kano State?

Dawakin Kudu is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Dawakin Kudu. The LGA covers an area of approximately 384 km².

What are the communities in Dawakin Kudu LGA?

The major communities and notable areas in Dawakin Kudu LGA include: Dawakin Kudu, Tamburawa, Warawa Road corridor.

When was Dawakin Kudu LGA created?

Dawakin Kudu LGA was established during Nigeria's local government reform exercises, as part of the process of creating the current 774 LGAs across Nigeria.

How large is Dawakin Kudu LGA in Kano State?

Dawakin Kudu LGA covers an area of approximately 384 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Kano State.

What is the population of Dawakin Kudu LGA?

The estimated population of Dawakin Kudu LGA is approximately 420000. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.