Rimin Gado Local Government Area
Agricultural LGA northwest of Kano.
Communities & Notable Areas in Rimin Gado LGA
Rimin Gado LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Rimin Gado LGA
Geography of Rimin Gado LGA
Economy of Rimin Gado LGA
Agriculture, grains, livestock and local commerce.
About Rimin Gado LGA — Key Facts & Context
Rimin Gado 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
Rimin Gado LGA covers an area of approximately 225 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Rimin Gado.
Rimin Gado LGA and Kano State
As part of Kano State in the North West geopolitical zone, Rimin Gado 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 — Rimin Gado LGA
What is Rimin Gado LGA known for?
Agricultural LGA northwest of Kano.
What is the headquarters of Rimin Gado LGA?
The headquarters of Rimin Gado LGA is Rimin Gado, Kano State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Rimin Gado in Kano State?
Rimin Gado is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Rimin Gado. The LGA covers an area of approximately 225 km².
What are the communities in Rimin Gado LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Rimin Gado LGA include: Rimin Gado, Jido, surrounding farming communities.
When was Rimin Gado LGA created?
Rimin Gado 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 Rimin Gado LGA in Kano State?
Rimin Gado LGA covers an area of approximately 225 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Kano State.
What is the population of Rimin Gado LGA?
The estimated population of Rimin Gado LGA is approximately 192500. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.