Gaya Local Government Area
Important southern Kano commercial and agricultural LGA.
Communities & Notable Areas in Gaya LGA
Gaya LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Gaya LGA
Geography of Gaya LGA
Economy of Gaya LGA
Agriculture, livestock, commerce, grain production and transport.
Notable People from Gaya LGA
Governor of Kano State since May 2023.
1963About Gaya LGA — Key Facts & Context
Gaya 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
Gaya LGA covers an area of approximately 613 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Gaya.
Gaya LGA and Kano State
As part of Kano State in the North West geopolitical zone, Gaya 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 — Gaya LGA
What is Gaya LGA known for?
Important southern Kano commercial and agricultural LGA.
What is the headquarters of Gaya LGA?
The headquarters of Gaya LGA is Gaya, Kano State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Gaya in Kano State?
Gaya is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Gaya. The LGA covers an area of approximately 613 km².
What are the communities in Gaya LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Gaya LGA include: Gaya, Kademi, Wudil-Gaya corridor.
When was Gaya LGA created?
Gaya 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 Gaya LGA in Kano State?
Gaya LGA covers an area of approximately 613 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Kano State.
What is the population of Gaya LGA?
The estimated population of Gaya LGA is approximately 386300. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.