Bakura Local Government Area
Bakura is an agricultural LGA located in southern Zamfara near the boundary with neighbouring states.
Communities & Notable Areas in Bakura LGA
Bakura LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Bakura LGA
Bakura developed as an important settlement in the Hausa-speaking region and later became one of the Local Government Areas administered under Sokoto State. It became part of Zamfara State when the state was created in 1996.
Geography of Bakura LGA
The area consists largely of Sudan Savannah terrain with cultivated farmland, grassland and seasonal streams. Rural settlements are distributed across extensive agricultural land.
Economy of Bakura LGA
Agriculture and livestock dominate the local economy, with millet, sorghum, maize, rice, groundnut and beans among important products.
About Bakura LGA — Key Facts & Context
Bakura Local Government Area (LGA) is one of the many LGAs that make up Zamfara 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
Bakura LGA covers an area of approximately 1,366 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Bakura.
History of Bakura LGA Creation
Bakura 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.
Bakura LGA and Zamfara State
As part of Zamfara State in the North West geopolitical zone, Bakura LGA contributes to the political, economic, and cultural character of the state. To see all LGAs in Zamfara State, visit the full LGA listing.
Frequently Asked Questions — Bakura LGA
What is Bakura LGA known for?
Bakura is an agricultural LGA located in southern Zamfara near the boundary with neighbouring states.
What is the headquarters of Bakura LGA?
The headquarters of Bakura LGA is Bakura, Zamfara State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Bakura in Zamfara State?
Bakura is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Bakura. The LGA covers an area of approximately 1,366 km².
What are the communities in Bakura LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Bakura LGA include: Bakura town, agricultural communities, markets and rural settlements.
When was Bakura LGA created?
Bakura 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 Bakura LGA in Zamfara State?
Bakura LGA covers an area of approximately 1,366 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Zamfara State.
What is the population of Bakura LGA?
The estimated population of Bakura LGA is approximately 339188. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.