Gabasawa Local Government Area
Agricultural LGA in eastern Kano.
Communities & Notable Areas in Gabasawa LGA
Gabasawa LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Gabasawa LGA
Geography of Gabasawa LGA
Economy of Gabasawa LGA
Agriculture, livestock, grains, irrigation farming and local trade.
About Gabasawa LGA — Key Facts & Context
Gabasawa 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
Gabasawa LGA covers an area of approximately 605 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Zakirai.
Gabasawa LGA and Kano State
As part of Kano State in the North West geopolitical zone, Gabasawa 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 — Gabasawa LGA
What is Gabasawa LGA known for?
Agricultural LGA in eastern Kano.
What is the headquarters of Gabasawa LGA?
The headquarters of Gabasawa LGA is Zakirai, Kano State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Gabasawa in Kano State?
Gabasawa is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Zakirai. The LGA covers an area of approximately 605 km².
What are the communities in Gabasawa LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Gabasawa LGA include: Zakirai, Gabasawa, Yandutse.
When was Gabasawa LGA created?
Gabasawa 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 Gabasawa LGA in Kano State?
Gabasawa LGA covers an area of approximately 605 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Kano State.
What is the population of Gabasawa LGA?
The estimated population of Gabasawa LGA is approximately 393400. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.