This post will provide information on the list of the 35 local government areas in Kano state and their towns in Nigeria as well as provide answers to questions like: How many local government areas are in Kano? Who is the founder of Kano State? What is Kano state known for? When was Kano State created? Who are the people that first settled in Kano? How many zones are there in Kano State? Which local government is the biggest in Kano State?
Kano State was created in 1967 from the former Northern Region, Kano State borders Katsina State to the northwest, Jigawa State to the northeast, Bauchi State to the southeast, and Kaduna State to the southwest. The state's capital and largest city is the city of Kano, the second most populous city in Nigeria after Lagos. Modern day Kano State was the site of numerous kingdoms and empires, including the Kingdom of Kano, which was centered in Dalla Hill and existed from prior to 1000 AD to 1349. In 1349, the Sultanate of Kano would be established with Yaji I as its first Sultan. In the 15th century, Kurmi Market was opened, which helped Kano become a center of commercial activity in Hausaland; the market remains open in the 21st century and its historic importance is reflected in the state's nickname, the Centre of Commerce. During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Sultanate of Kano would establish itself as the most powerful of the Hausa Kingdoms. In 1903, the British Empire would conquer the Kano Emirate, incorporating the region into the Northern Nigeria Protectorate. The major ethnic groups in pre-colonial Kano City were the Hausa, Fulani, Beriberi (Kanuri), Tuareg, Arab and Nupe, most people in Kano city have come to use the Hausa language as a first language and some have accepted Hausa as an ethnic identification. After a British occupation of the region, culminating in the Battle of Kano in February 1903, the region became a part of the Northern Nigeria Protectorate. Kano later became a part of the Northern Region of Nigeria. Kano state was created on May 27, 1967. In 1991, part of Kano State was separated to form Jigawa State.
It consists of about 11 other communities which include:
- Gurduba
- Dabin
- Chula
- Dundun
- Kanava
- Gafasa
- Bafare
- Kunkurawa
- Bia
- Ajingi
- Unggawar
It has its adminstrative headquarters in Albasu town with about 9 other towns and villages which include:
- Saya-Saya
- Hungu. Tsangaya
- Gagarame
- Faragai
- Daho
- Fando
- Albasu central
- Bataiya
- Chamarana
It is located in Bagwai town with about 10 other districts and towns which include:
- Gogori
- Bagwai
- Rimi-Dako
- Dagga
- Wuro
- Kiyawa
- Gadanya
- Kwajali
- Romo
- Sare-Sare
it is located in Bebeji town with about 12 other towns and villages which include:
- Tariwa
- Ranta
- Ranka,/li>
- Wak
- Anadariya
- Kuki
- Kofa
- Gargai
- Durmawa
- Damau
- Rahama
- Baguda
It consists of about 10 districts which include:
- Yallami
- Badume
- Fagolo
- Kaukau
- Kyayli
- Muntsira
- Saye
- Waire
- Danzabuwa
- Bichi
It is located in Bunkure town with about 9 other towns and villages which include:
- Bono
- Sanda
- Kulluwa
- Gafam
- Guriya
- Chirin
- Bakum
- Kumurya
- Bunkure
It is located in Gwammaja town under Kano state central senatorial zone with about 10 other towns and villages which include:
- Ruwa
- Kofa
- Mazugal
- Gobirawa
- Dogon-Nama
- Bakin-Ruwa
- Adakawa
- Yalwa
- Kantudu
- Kabuwa
It is made up of about 11 towns and districts which include:
- Sansa
- Saidawa
- Gwanda
- Goron
- Maje
- Gwarabjawa
- Fagwalawa
- Kove
- Ajumawa
- Danbatta West
- Danbatta East
It consists of about 17 districts and towns which include:
- Yankatsari
- Zogarawa
- Yargaya
- Yanbarau
- Unguwar
- Duniya
- Tsakuwa
- Tamburawa
- Jido
- Gano
- Dosan
- Danwakiji
- Dawaki
- Dabagiwa
- Dabar Kwari
- Dawoki
It has about 10 districts and towns which include:
- Marke
- Jalli
- Kwa
- Gargari
- Ganduje
- Dawaki-West
- Dawaki-east
- Danguguwa
- Tattarawa
- Tumfafii
It is one of the largest Local Government Areas having its headquarters in Ririwai town with about 10 other towns and villages which include:
- Maraku
- Dariya
- Dagon Kano
- Folgove
- Ragada
- Tagwaye
- Ungnwar
- Natsohuwa
- Zamabi
- Doguwa
It is located in Waje Sub-burbs in the city of Kano as the council area with about 6 towns and districts which include:
- Yammata
- Sabon-Gari East
- Sabon-Gari West
- Kwadiri
- Rijiyar lemo
- Fagge
It is located in Zakirai town with about 11 other towns and districts which include:
- Yumbu
- Tarauni
- Joda
- Garrun Danga
- Gabasawa
- Mekiya
- Yautara Kudu
- Yantan Avewwa
- Zugachi
- Karmaki
- Zakirai
It serves as a town and a Local Government Area headquater with about 9 other towns which include:
- Gurjiya
- Garin-Ahi
- Dal
- Sarina
- Kafin Motamaim
- Zakarawa
- Raba
- Kwas
- Katurmari
It is located in Garum Mallam town with about 12 other towns and villages which include:
- Jobawa
- Kadawa
- Yad
- Akwani
- Makwaro
- Yalwan Yadakwani
- Fankurun
- Dorawar
- Sallam
- Chiromawa
- Garum Babba
- Garum Molam Kudu
It is located in Gaya town with about 11 other towns and districts which include:
- Balan
- Gaya
- Garmarya
- Gamoji
- Gaya-Arewa
- Gaya-Kudu
- Kademi
- Wudiyawa
- Shagogo
- Maimakawa
- Kazurawa
It has its adminstrative headquaters in Gezawa town with about 9 other towns and villages which include:
- Jogana
- Gawo
- Zango
- Tumbau
- Wangara
- Sarain-Gezawa
- Babawa
- Ketatwa
- Tsamiya-Dabba
It accounts as semi-urban town doubling as the local government area headquarter with about 8 other towns and villages which include:
- Mandawari
- Kabuga
- Gyaranya
- Dandago
- Diso
- Galadandi
- Goron-Dutshe
- Kwale
It has its adminstrative office in Gwarzo town with about 10 other towns and districts which include:
- Sabon-Brini
- Kara
- Mainika
- Madadi
- Lakwaya
- Kutama
- Getso
- Jama'A
- Gwarzo
- Unguwar Tudu
It is located in Kabo town with about 11 other towns and villages which include:
- Kamawa
- Kabo
- Masnawa
- Haauwade
- Gude
- Gadiya
- Garo
- Gammo
- Durum
- Dugabum
It is located in Kofar Kudu district with about 12 other districts and towns which include:
- Zartawa
- Yakassi Tudun
- Wazirchi
- Tudun Nufawa
- Sheshe
- Sharada
- Shalruchi
- Kankarofi
- Jakara
- Gandum
- Albasa
- Kano Muncipal
It doubles as a commerical town and a Local government area council headqurater with about 9 other towns and villages which include:
- Daura
- Kwanyawa
- Kurugu
- Kafin Dafga
- Tudun Kaya
- Turawa
- Yammedi
- Karaye
- Unguwar Hajji
It is located in Kibiya town with about 9 other towns and villages which include:
- Durba
- Kahu Kadigawa
- Fassi
- Fammar
- Kibiya 1
- Kibiya 2
- Nariya
- Unguwar
- Tarai
It functions as a town and the as the Local government area headquarter with about 12 other towns and districts which include:
- Yalwa
- Zumo
- Yako
- Maroku
- Kogo
- Kiru Dashi
- Dangora
- Barawa
- Badafi
- Bargoni
- Banda
- Tsaudawa
It is located in Kumbosto town with about 11 other towns and villages which include:
- Unguwar Rimi
- Mariri
- Na'ibawa
- Panshekara
- Guringawa
- Danbare
- Chirandchi
- Challawa
- Kureken Sani
- Danmaliki
- Kumbusto
It has its administrative headquarters in Kunchi town with about 11 other towns and districts which include:
- Ridawa
- Matan Fada
- Shamakawa
- Kasuwar
- Kuka
- Yamdadi Shuwaki
- Gwarmi
- Bumai
- Garin Sheme
- Kunchi
It is located in Kura town with about 9 other towns and villages which included:
- Dalili
- Dukawa
- Karfi
- Kura
- Gundutshe
- Dan Hassan
- Rigar Duka
- Tanawa
- Kurunsumau
It is located in Madobi town with about 17 other towns and districts which include:
- Burji
- Chiinkoso
- Daburau Dan Maryame
- Dan Danzo
- Gari Gazana
- Gora
- Kafin Agur
- Kanwa
- Kaura Mata
- Kubarachi
- Kundurum
- Kwankwaso
- Madobi
- Ningawa
- Rikadawa
- Ruga
- Yakun
It has its administrative headquarter in Koguna town with about 14 other towns and villages which include:
- Bakarari Chidari
- Danya
- Dunawa
- Ganji
- Jibya
- Koguna
- Mai-Unguwa
- Maitse Dau
- Nakarari
- Sabon Ruwa
- Tabo
- Tangaji
- Yamawa
- Zago
It comprises of about 15 towns and districts which include:
- Abudakawa
- Agalawa
- Agarandawa
- Azore
- Bagurawa
- Beguwa
- Damusawa
- Dauni
- Daurawa
- Dingin
- Dukawa
- Dukuji
- Dumawa
- Farawa
- Farke
It is located in Bompai town with about 9 other towns and districts which includes:
- Tudun Murtala
- Kawaji
- Gama
- Dakata
- Giginyu
- Hotoro north
- hotoro south
- Kaura Goje
- Nasarawa
It consists of about 10 towns and villages which include:
- Dawaki
- Zurgu
- Zinyau
- Yalwa
- Saji
- Rurum Sabon-Gari
- Rurum Tsohon-Gari
- Lausu
- Madachi
- Rano
It is located in Rimin Gado town with about 12 other towns and villages which include:
- Tamawa
- Sakaratsa
- Yalwan
- Danziyd
- Zango Dan Abdu
- Karofin Yashi
- Jili
- Gulu
- Dugurawawa
- Butu-Butu
- Dawaki-Gulu
- Rimi-Gado
It has its headquarters in Rogo town with about 11 other towns and villages which include:
- Beli
- Zoza
- Zarewa
- Ruwan Bago Sabon-Gari
- Rogo Ruma
- Jajaye
- Fulotan
- Falgore
- Gwangwan
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- Ruwan Dago
- Rogo
It is located in Shanono town with about 10 other towns and districts which include:
- Shakogi
- Kokiya
- Leni
- Tsaure
- Kadamu
- Goron-Dutshe
- Faruruwa
- Alajawa
- Dutsen-Bakoshi
- Shanono