Kankia Local Government Area
Kankia is a historic agricultural community and local government headquarters in northern Katsina.
Communities & Notable Areas in Kankia LGA
Kankia LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Kankia LGA
Geography of Kankia LGA
Economy of Kankia LGA
Agriculture, livestock, local markets and small-scale trading are major economic activities. Cereal and legume farming is widespread.
About Kankia LGA — Key Facts & Context
Kankia 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
Kankia LGA covers an area of approximately 824 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Kankia.
History of Kankia LGA Creation
Kankia 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.
Kankia LGA and Katsina State
As part of Katsina State in the North West geopolitical zone, Kankia 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 — Kankia LGA
What is Kankia LGA known for?
Kankia is a historic agricultural community and local government headquarters in northern Katsina.
What is the headquarters of Kankia LGA?
The headquarters of Kankia LGA is Kankia, Katsina State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Kankia in Katsina State?
Kankia is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Kankia. The LGA covers an area of approximately 824 km².
What are the communities in Kankia LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Kankia LGA include: Kankia town, Galadima, Gachi, Rimaye and surrounding agricultural communities.
When was Kankia LGA created?
Kankia 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 Kankia LGA in Katsina State?
Kankia LGA covers an area of approximately 824 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Katsina State.
What is the population of Kankia LGA?
The estimated population of Kankia LGA is approximately 312883. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.