Tsafe Local Government Area
Tsafe is a historic Zamfara settlement and an important agricultural centre.
Communities & Notable Areas in Tsafe LGA
Tsafe LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Tsafe LGA
Tsafe is one of the historic communities of Zamfara. It developed as part of the Hausa political and cultural network of the region and later became part of Sokoto State before Zamfara was created.
Geography of Tsafe LGA
The LGA consists mainly of Sudan Savannah terrain with cultivated fields, grassland, seasonal streams and scattered rocky formations.
Economy of Tsafe LGA
Agriculture, livestock, trading and mining are important. Food crops including millet, sorghum, maize, beans and groundnut are widely cultivated.
About Tsafe LGA — Key Facts & Context
Tsafe 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
Tsafe LGA covers an area of approximately 1,698 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Tsafe.
Tsafe LGA and Zamfara State
As part of Zamfara State in the North West geopolitical zone, Tsafe 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 — Tsafe LGA
What is Tsafe LGA known for?
Tsafe is a historic Zamfara settlement and an important agricultural centre.
What is the headquarters of Tsafe LGA?
The headquarters of Tsafe LGA is Tsafe, Zamfara State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Tsafe in Zamfara State?
Tsafe is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Tsafe. The LGA covers an area of approximately 1,698 km².
What are the communities in Tsafe LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Tsafe LGA include: Tsafe town, farming settlements, markets and mineral-bearing areas.
When was Tsafe LGA created?
Tsafe 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 Tsafe LGA in Zamfara State?
Tsafe LGA covers an area of approximately 1,698 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Zamfara State.
What is the population of Tsafe LGA?
The estimated population of Tsafe LGA is approximately 484098. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.