Warawa Local Government Area
Agricultural LGA southeast of Kano city.
Communities & Notable Areas in Warawa LGA
Warawa LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Warawa LGA
Geography of Warawa LGA
Economy of Warawa LGA
Agriculture, livestock, grains, construction and local commerce.
About Warawa LGA — Key Facts & Context
Warawa 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
Warawa LGA covers an area of approximately 360 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Warawa.
Warawa LGA and Kano State
As part of Kano State in the North West geopolitical zone, Warawa 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 — Warawa LGA
What is Warawa LGA known for?
Agricultural LGA southeast of Kano city.
What is the headquarters of Warawa LGA?
The headquarters of Warawa LGA is Warawa, Kano State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Warawa in Kano State?
Warawa is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Warawa. The LGA covers an area of approximately 360 km².
What are the communities in Warawa LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Warawa LGA include: Warawa, Kwanar Gafan, Warawa communities.
When was Warawa LGA created?
Warawa 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 Warawa LGA in Kano State?
Warawa LGA covers an area of approximately 360 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Kano State.
What is the population of Warawa LGA?
The estimated population of Warawa LGA is approximately 245600. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.