Tureta Local Government Area
Tureta is a southern Sokoto LGA sharing boundaries with Zamfara State.
Communities & Notable Areas in Tureta LGA
Tureta LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Tureta LGA
Tureta developed within the traditional Hausa-Fulani settlement system of the region and became part of the Sokoto Caliphate political network.
Geography of Tureta LGA
The LGA has broad Sudan Savannah plains with seasonal watercourses and cultivated agricultural areas.
Economy of Tureta LGA
Farming, fishing, livestock, grains, trade and traditional crafts support the economy.
About Tureta LGA — Key Facts & Context
Tureta 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
Tureta LGA covers an area of approximately 2,383 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Tureta.
History of Tureta LGA Creation
Tureta 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.
Tureta LGA and Sokoto State
As part of Sokoto State in the North West geopolitical zone, Tureta 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 — Tureta LGA
What is Tureta LGA known for?
Tureta is a southern Sokoto LGA sharing boundaries with Zamfara State.
What is the headquarters of Tureta LGA?
The headquarters of Tureta LGA is Tureta, Sokoto State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Tureta in Sokoto State?
Tureta is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Tureta. The LGA covers an area of approximately 2,383 km².
What are the communities in Tureta LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Tureta LGA include: Tureta, Barayar Zaki, Rafin Gida, surrounding rural communities.
When was Tureta LGA created?
Tureta 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 Tureta LGA in Sokoto State?
Tureta LGA covers an area of approximately 2,383 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Sokoto State.
What is the population of Tureta LGA?
The estimated population of Tureta LGA is approximately 135351. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.