Matazu  | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 12°14′N7°40′E / 12.233°N 7.667°E | |
| Country | |
| State | Katsina State | 
| established | 1991 | 
| Government | |
| • Chairman | Shammsuddin Mohammed Sayaya | 
| • House of Representatives Member | Abdullahi Aliyu Ahmed | 
| Area | |
 • Total  | 503 km2 (194 sq mi) | 
| Population  (2006 census)  | |
 • Total  | 115,325 | 
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) | 
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 833  | 
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KT.MZ | 
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Matazu is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in the town of Matazu.
It has an area of 503 km2 and a population of 115,325 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 833. [1]