Garum Mallam Local Government Area
Agricultural LGA close to Kano metropolitan area.
Communities & Notable Areas in Garum Mallam LGA
Garum Mallam LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Garum Mallam LGA
Geography of Garum Mallam LGA
Economy of Garum Mallam LGA
Agriculture, irrigation farming, livestock and local commerce.
About Garum Mallam LGA — Key Facts & Context
Garum Mallam 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
Garum Mallam LGA covers an area of approximately 214 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Garun Mallam.
Garum Mallam LGA and Kano State
As part of Kano State in the North West geopolitical zone, Garum Mallam 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 — Garum Mallam LGA
What is Garum Mallam LGA known for?
Agricultural LGA close to Kano metropolitan area.
What is the headquarters of Garum Mallam LGA?
The headquarters of Garum Mallam LGA is Garun Mallam, Kano State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Garum Mallam in Kano State?
Garum Mallam is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Garun Mallam. The LGA covers an area of approximately 214 km².
What are the communities in Garum Mallam LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Garum Mallam LGA include: Garun Mallam, Yadakwari, Babawa.
When was Garum Mallam LGA created?
Garum Mallam 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 Garum Mallam LGA in Kano State?
Garum Mallam LGA covers an area of approximately 214 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Kano State.
What is the population of Garum Mallam LGA?
The estimated population of Garum Mallam LGA is approximately 220900. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.