Tarauni Local Government Area
Highly urbanised metropolitan Kano LGA.
Communities & Notable Areas in Tarauni LGA
Tarauni LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Tarauni LGA
Geography of Tarauni LGA
Economy of Tarauni LGA
Commerce, services, manufacturing, transport, real estate and retail.
About Tarauni LGA — Key Facts & Context
Tarauni 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
Tarauni LGA covers an area of approximately 28 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Unguwa Uku.
Tarauni LGA and Kano State
As part of Kano State in the North West geopolitical zone, Tarauni 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 — Tarauni LGA
What is Tarauni LGA known for?
Highly urbanised metropolitan Kano LGA.
What is the headquarters of Tarauni LGA?
The headquarters of Tarauni LGA is Unguwa Uku, Kano State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Tarauni in Kano State?
Tarauni is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Unguwa Uku. The LGA covers an area of approximately 28 km².
What are the communities in Tarauni LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Tarauni LGA include: Unguwa Uku, Hotoro, Tarauni, Gyadi-Gyadi.
When was Tarauni LGA created?
Tarauni 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 Tarauni LGA in Kano State?
Tarauni LGA covers an area of approximately 28 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Kano State.
What is the population of Tarauni LGA?
The estimated population of Tarauni LGA is approximately 413200. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.