Rano Local Government Area
Historic agricultural LGA in southern Kano.
Communities & Notable Areas in Rano LGA
Rano LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Rano LGA
Geography of Rano LGA
Economy of Rano LGA
Agriculture, livestock, grains, groundnuts and commerce.
About Rano LGA — Key Facts & Context
Rano 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
Rano LGA covers an area of approximately 520 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Rano.
Rano LGA and Kano State
As part of Kano State in the North West geopolitical zone, Rano 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 — Rano LGA
What is Rano LGA known for?
Historic agricultural LGA in southern Kano.
What is the headquarters of Rano LGA?
The headquarters of Rano LGA is Rano, Kano State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Rano in Kano State?
Rano is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Rano. The LGA covers an area of approximately 520 km².
What are the communities in Rano LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Rano LGA include: Rano, Dawaki, Kibiya corridor.
When was Rano LGA created?
Rano 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 Rano LGA in Kano State?
Rano LGA covers an area of approximately 520 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Kano State.
What is the population of Rano LGA?
The estimated population of Rano LGA is approximately 276200. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.