Madobi Local Government Area
Agricultural LGA in southern Kano.
Communities & Notable Areas in Madobi LGA
Madobi LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Madobi LGA
Geography of Madobi LGA
Economy of Madobi LGA
Agriculture, livestock, grains, groundnuts and commerce.
Notable People from Madobi LGA
Former Governor of Kano State and former Minister of Defence.
1956About Madobi LGA — Key Facts & Context
Madobi 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
Madobi LGA covers an area of approximately 273 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Madobi.
Madobi LGA and Kano State
As part of Kano State in the North West geopolitical zone, Madobi 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 — Madobi LGA
What is Madobi LGA known for?
Agricultural LGA in southern Kano.
What is the headquarters of Madobi LGA?
The headquarters of Madobi LGA is Madobi, Kano State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Madobi in Kano State?
Madobi is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Madobi. The LGA covers an area of approximately 273 km².
What are the communities in Madobi LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Madobi LGA include: Madobi, Kafin Dan Kaka, Madobi communities.
When was Madobi LGA created?
Madobi 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 Madobi LGA in Kano State?
Madobi LGA covers an area of approximately 273 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Kano State.
What is the population of Madobi LGA?
The estimated population of Madobi LGA is approximately 256400. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.