Kibiya Local Government Area
Agricultural LGA in southern Kano.
Communities & Notable Areas in Kibiya LGA
Kibiya LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Kibiya LGA
Geography of Kibiya LGA
Economy of Kibiya LGA
Agriculture, livestock, grains, groundnuts and local trade.
About Kibiya LGA — Key Facts & Context
Kibiya 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
Kibiya LGA covers an area of approximately 404 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Kibiya.
Kibiya LGA and Kano State
As part of Kano State in the North West geopolitical zone, Kibiya 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 — Kibiya LGA
What is Kibiya LGA known for?
Agricultural LGA in southern Kano.
What is the headquarters of Kibiya LGA?
The headquarters of Kibiya LGA is Kibiya, Kano State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Kibiya in Kano State?
Kibiya is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Kibiya. The LGA covers an area of approximately 404 km².
What are the communities in Kibiya LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Kibiya LGA include: Kibiya, Fammar, Burji.
When was Kibiya LGA created?
Kibiya 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 Kibiya LGA in Kano State?
Kibiya LGA covers an area of approximately 404 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Kano State.
What is the population of Kibiya LGA?
The estimated population of Kibiya LGA is approximately 258200. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.