Bakori Local Government Area
Bakori is an agricultural LGA in southern Katsina State and is connected to other major communities through road networks. It has eleven wards.
Communities & Notable Areas in Bakori LGA
Bakori LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Bakori LGA
Geography of Bakori LGA
Economy of Bakori LGA
Agriculture is the backbone of the local economy, with farming, livestock production, grain trading and small-scale agro-processing providing major livelihoods. Groundnut, millet, sorghum, maize, beans and other food crops are important.
About Bakori LGA — Key Facts & Context
Bakori Local Government Area (LGA) is one of the many LGAs that make up Katsina 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
Bakori LGA covers an area of approximately 679 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Bakori.
History of Bakori LGA Creation
Bakori LGA was formally established in 1989 as part of Nigeria's local government reform exercises carried out by the federal military government. Nigeria's current system of 774 LGAs was built through a series of administrative reforms — most significantly the 1976 reform under General Murtala Muhammed and subsequent exercises in 1991 and 1996. For the full context, see History of State Creation in Nigeria.
Bakori LGA and Katsina State
As part of Katsina State in the North West geopolitical zone, Bakori LGA contributes to the political, economic, and cultural character of the state. To see all LGAs in Katsina State, visit the full LGA listing.
Frequently Asked Questions — Bakori LGA
What is Bakori LGA known for?
Bakori is an agricultural LGA in southern Katsina State and is connected to other major communities through road networks. It has eleven wards.
What is the headquarters of Bakori LGA?
The headquarters of Bakori LGA is Bakori, Katsina State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Bakori in Katsina State?
Bakori is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Bakori. The LGA covers an area of approximately 679 km².
What are the communities in Bakori LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Bakori LGA include: Bakori town, Guga, Yankara, Tsiga, Kurami, Dan Isa and surrounding farming communities.
When was Bakori LGA created?
Bakori LGA was created in 1989, making it approximately 37 years old. It was established as part of Nigeria's LGA creation exercises under the federal military government.
How large is Bakori LGA in Katsina State?
Bakori LGA covers an area of approximately 679 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Katsina State.
What is the population of Bakori LGA?
The estimated population of Bakori LGA is approximately 308939. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.