Garko Local Government Area
Agricultural LGA in southern Kano.
Communities & Notable Areas in Garko LGA
Garko LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Garko LGA
Geography of Garko LGA
Economy of Garko LGA
Agriculture, livestock, grain production, groundnuts and commerce.
About Garko LGA — Key Facts & Context
Garko 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
Garko LGA covers an area of approximately 450 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Garko.
Garko LGA and Kano State
As part of Kano State in the North West geopolitical zone, Garko 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 — Garko LGA
What is Garko LGA known for?
Agricultural LGA in southern Kano.
What is the headquarters of Garko LGA?
The headquarters of Garko LGA is Garko, Kano State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Garko in Kano State?
Garko is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Garko. The LGA covers an area of approximately 450 km².
What are the communities in Garko LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Garko LGA include: Garko, Raba, Garko communities.
When was Garko LGA created?
Garko 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 Garko LGA in Kano State?
Garko LGA covers an area of approximately 450 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Kano State.
What is the population of Garko LGA?
The estimated population of Garko LGA is approximately 301700. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.