Katsina, likely from "Tamashek" or mazza (men) with "inna" (mother) is a Local Government Area and the capital city of Katsina State, in northern Nigeria. Katsina is located some 260 kilometres (160 mi) east of the city of Sokoto and 135 kilometres (84 mi) northwest of Kano, close to the border with Niger Republic.
Katsina State is a state in the northwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Katsina State borders on the Republic of Niger to the north for 250 km and the States of Jigawa for 164 km and Kano to the east, Kaduna to the south for 161 km and Zamfara to the west. States. Nicknamed the "Home of Hospitality", both the state capital and the town of Daura have been described "ancient seats of Islamic culture and learning" in Nigeria.
Bakori is a local government area in Katsina State, Nigeria. It was created on 15 May 1989 by the then military governor of Katsina State Major General Lawrence Onoja
Batagarawa is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Batagarawa.
Sabuwa is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Sabuwa in the south of the area near sabuwa new market, on the border with Kaduna State at11°10′00″N7°07′00″E.
Charanchi is a town and Local Government Area (LGA) in Katsina State, northern Nigeria. The town, on the A9 highway, is the headquarters of the LGA. The chairman of the LGA is Dr.Badamasi Lawal Charanchi, the population is approximately 79,000 (2003), and the area is 471 km2. The local government was created from the former Rimi local government in 1996. Currently there are 11 councillors representing their wards in the administration of the local government council. These councillors have the right to impeach the Local Government Chairman in case of any misconduct or misappropriation of the government's fund.
Jibia is a town and Local Government Area (LGA) in Katsina State, northern Nigeria. The population of the LGA was approximately 125,000 as of 2003, and the area is 1037 km2.
Malumfashi is a local government in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in the town of Malumfashi.
Sandamu is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in the town of Sandamu on the A2 highway in the north of the area at12°57′37″N8°21′44″E.
Gwiwa is a Local Government Area of Jigawa State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Gwiwa which is a reminiscent of Kagara, a settlement that flourished around 1757c. According to oral tradition, Kagara was ransacked by an expedition sent by Bawa-jangwarzo as part of the wars that ensued between Katsina and Gobir. At that time the area was under the kingdom of Katsina until 1824 when Kazaure Emirate was curved out by the Sakkwato Caliphate. A number of legendary wells surround the old site of Kagara which is about 2 kilometers northwest of the present day Gwiwa town. The number of these wells suggest the size and influence of Kagara at that point in time. Other artefacts could also be found to illuminate on the historical significance of the area. There also exists a vast forest which served as fortress as well as pasture during intertribal wars before the advert of the Sakkwato Jihad in the 18th century. Gwiwa town was once a district headquarters at the inception of the indirect rule by the British. However, this was reverted and Gwiwa was reduced to a colonial out-post until in 1992 when it was made a Local Government headquarters. Generally, the area is arable and fertile. However the land is mainly of Katsina basic complex especially northward of Gwiwa. While some traces of sand dumes are found in the southern part of the local Government Area. It had an area of 450 km2 and a population of 124,517 at the 2006 census.
Kaita is a local government area in Katsina State, Nigeria, sharing a border in the north with the Republic of Niger. Its headquarters is in the town of Kaita.
Mai'Adua city is a city in Katsina state and a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria, sharing a border with the Republic of Niger. Its headquarters is in the city of Mai'Adua on the A2 highway.
Baure is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria, sharing a border with the Republic of Niger. Its headquarters is located in the town of Baure in the northwest of the area at 12°50′10″N8°44′47″E.
Batsari is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in the town of Batsari.
Ingawa is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Ingawa.
Bindawa is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Bindawa, at12°40′11″N7°48′19″E.
Safana is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in the town of Safana in the east of the area at12°24′30″N7°24′25″E. The western border of the area is shared with Zamfara State. And has two district heads yariman katsina and gatarin katsina It has an area of 282 km2 and a population of 183,779 at the 2006 census.
Dan Musa is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Dan Musa.
Kafur is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in the town of Kafur.
Musawa is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Musawa.
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