Tsanyawa Local Government Area
Northern Kano LGA close to Katsina State.
Communities & Notable Areas in Tsanyawa LGA
Tsanyawa LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Tsanyawa LGA
Geography of Tsanyawa LGA
Economy of Tsanyawa LGA
Agriculture, livestock, grains, groundnuts and cross-border trade.
About Tsanyawa LGA — Key Facts & Context
Tsanyawa 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
Tsanyawa LGA covers an area of approximately 492 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Tsanyawa.
Tsanyawa LGA and Kano State
As part of Kano State in the North West geopolitical zone, Tsanyawa 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 — Tsanyawa LGA
What is Tsanyawa LGA known for?
Northern Kano LGA close to Katsina State.
What is the headquarters of Tsanyawa LGA?
The headquarters of Tsanyawa LGA is Tsanyawa, Kano State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Tsanyawa in Kano State?
Tsanyawa is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Tsanyawa. The LGA covers an area of approximately 492 km².
What are the communities in Tsanyawa LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Tsanyawa LGA include: Tsanyawa, Dan Zabuwa, Yargaya.
When was Tsanyawa LGA created?
Tsanyawa 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 Tsanyawa LGA in Kano State?
Tsanyawa LGA covers an area of approximately 492 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Kano State.
What is the population of Tsanyawa LGA?
The estimated population of Tsanyawa LGA is approximately 293800. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.