Talata Mafara Local Government Area
Talata Mafara is one of Zamfara's important agricultural and commercial centres.
Communities & Notable Areas in Talata Mafara LGA
Talata Mafara LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Talata Mafara LGA
Talata Mafara has a long history as a settlement and regional administrative centre. Its economic importance increased with the development of the Bakolori Dam and irrigation project.
Geography of Talata Mafara LGA
The LGA contains savanna farmland and areas influenced by the Sokoto River system and the Bakolori irrigation network.
Economy of Talata Mafara LGA
Irrigated agriculture, farming, livestock, trading and agro-processing are major economic activities. Rice and other crops benefit from irrigation around the Bakolori area.
Landmarks & Attractions in Talata Mafara LGA
Bakolori Dam
Bakolori Dam is one of the most important water infrastructure projects in Zamfara. The dam and irrigation system support agriculture and have historically contributed to irrigation farming in the Talata Mafara area.
Notable People from Talata Mafara LGA
Former Governor of Zamfara State and former Senator representing Zamfara West. He was one of the earliest Nigerian governors to implement Sharia-based criminal law reforms after 1999.
1960Former Governor of Zamfara State from 2011 to 2019 and former Senator representing Zamfara West.
1968About Talata Mafara LGA — Key Facts & Context
Talata Mafara 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
Talata Mafara LGA covers an area of approximately 1,430 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Talata Mafara.
Talata Mafara LGA and Zamfara State
As part of Zamfara State in the North West geopolitical zone, Talata Mafara 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 — Talata Mafara LGA
What is Talata Mafara LGA known for?
Talata Mafara is one of Zamfara's important agricultural and commercial centres.
What is the headquarters of Talata Mafara LGA?
The headquarters of Talata Mafara LGA is Talata Mafara, Zamfara State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Talata Mafara in Zamfara State?
Talata Mafara is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Talata Mafara. The LGA covers an area of approximately 1,430 km².
What are the communities in Talata Mafara LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Talata Mafara LGA include: Talata Mafara town, Bakolori Dam, irrigation areas, markets and farming communities.
When was Talata Mafara LGA created?
Talata Mafara LGA was established during Nigeria's local government reform exercises, as part of the process of creating the current 774 LGAs across Nigeria.
How large is Talata Mafara LGA in Zamfara State?
Talata Mafara LGA covers an area of approximately 1,430 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Zamfara State.
What is the population of Talata Mafara LGA?
The estimated population of Talata Mafara LGA is approximately 390174. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.