Kware Local Government Area
Kware forms part of the urban and agricultural hinterland around Sokoto metropolis.
Communities & Notable Areas in Kware LGA
Kware LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Kware LGA
Kware has historical connections with the early development of Sokoto and the Islamic political networks of the nineteenth century. The settlement was associated with scholars and administrators during the Sokoto Caliphate.
Geography of Kware LGA
The LGA lies in a relatively compact area around the Sokoto urban region and includes cultivated plains and riverine agricultural land.
Economy of Kware LGA
Irrigation farming, vegetables, livestock, commerce and proximity to Sokoto city drive economic activity.
About Kware LGA — Key Facts & Context
Kware Local Government Area (LGA) is one of the many LGAs that make up Sokoto 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
Kware LGA covers an area of approximately 554 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Kware.
History of Kware LGA Creation
Kware LGA was formally established in 1976 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.
Kware LGA and Sokoto State
As part of Sokoto State in the North West geopolitical zone, Kware LGA contributes to the political, economic, and cultural character of the state. To see all LGAs in Sokoto State, visit the full LGA listing.
Frequently Asked Questions — Kware LGA
What is Kware LGA known for?
Kware forms part of the urban and agricultural hinterland around Sokoto metropolis.
What is the headquarters of Kware LGA?
The headquarters of Kware LGA is Kware, Sokoto State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Kware in Sokoto State?
Kware is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Kware. The LGA covers an area of approximately 554 km².
What are the communities in Kware LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Kware LGA include: Kware, Hamma Ali, Durbawa, Dundaye, nearby Sokoto urban communities.
When was Kware LGA created?
Kware LGA was created in 1976, making it approximately 50 years old. It was established as part of Nigeria's LGA creation exercises under the federal military government.
How large is Kware LGA in Sokoto State?
Kware LGA covers an area of approximately 554 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Sokoto State.
What is the population of Kware LGA?
The estimated population of Kware LGA is approximately 265273. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.