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Kano State
“Centre of Commerce”
North West Zone
Since 1967
44 LGAs
Key Information
Capital City
Kano City
Governor
Abba Kabir Yusuf
Deputy Governor
Aminu Abdulsalam
Date Created
May 27, 1967
Geopolitical Zone
North West
Area
20,131 km²
Estimated Population
~15 million (est.)
Senatorial Districts
3
About Kano State
Kano State is located in the north-west geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It is one of the most populous states in the country and home to the oldest city in Nigeria — Kano, which has been a major centre of trade, Islamic scholarship, and culture for over 1,000 years. The famous Kano ancient city walls and the Kurmi Market are among its most important historical landmarks. The state is known for leather work, textiles, groundnut production, and as a hub of northern commerce.
Local Government Areas (44)
Ajingi
Albasu
Bagwai
Bebeji
Bichi
Bunkure
Dala
Dambatta
Dawakin Kudu
Dawakin Tofa
Doguwa
Fagge
Gabasawa
Garko
Garun Mallam
Gaya
Gezawa
Gwale
Gwarzo
Kabo
Kano Municipal
Karaye
Kibiya
Kiru
Kumbotso
Kunchi
Kura
Madobi
Makoda
Minjibir
Nasarawa
Rano
Rimin Gado
Rogo
Shanono
Sumaila
Takai
Tarauni
Tofa
Tsanyawa
Tudun Wada
Ungogo
Warawa
Wudil
Other North West States
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