Gezawa Local Government Area
Important agricultural LGA northeast of Kano city.
Communities & Notable Areas in Gezawa LGA
Gezawa LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Gezawa LGA
Geography of Gezawa LGA
Economy of Gezawa LGA
Agriculture, grains, livestock, commerce and transport.
About Gezawa LGA — Key Facts & Context
Gezawa 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
Gezawa LGA covers an area of approximately 340 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Gezawa.
Gezawa LGA and Kano State
As part of Kano State in the North West geopolitical zone, Gezawa 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 — Gezawa LGA
What is Gezawa LGA known for?
Important agricultural LGA northeast of Kano city.
What is the headquarters of Gezawa LGA?
The headquarters of Gezawa LGA is Gezawa, Kano State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Gezawa in Kano State?
Gezawa is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Gezawa. The LGA covers an area of approximately 340 km².
What are the communities in Gezawa LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Gezawa LGA include: Gezawa, Wangara, Gogel.
When was Gezawa LGA created?
Gezawa 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 Gezawa LGA in Kano State?
Gezawa LGA covers an area of approximately 340 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Kano State.
What is the population of Gezawa LGA?
The estimated population of Gezawa LGA is approximately 525800. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.