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Local government areas in Katsina State

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Katsina
local government area in Nigeria
Daura
Daura is a town and local government area in Katsina State, northwestern Nigeria. It is the spiritual home of the Hausa people. The emirate is referred to as one of the "seven true Hausa states" (Hausa Bakwai) because it was (along with Biram, Kano, Katsina, Zazzau, Gobir, and Rano), ruled by the descendants of Bayajidda's sons with Daurama and Magira (his first wife). The University of California's African American Studies Department refers to Daura, as well as Katsina, as having been "ancient seats of Islamic culture and learning."
Funtua
Funtua is a local government area in Katsina State, Nigeria, and is headquartered in the town of Funtua on the A126 highway.
Charanchi
Charanchi (or Cheranchi) 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 Alh. Ibrahim Sani Koda, the population is approximately 79,000 (2003), and the area is 471 km. The local government was created from the former Rimi local government in 1996. Currently there are 10 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 misappropri
Malumfashi
Malumfashi (or Malum Fashi) is a local government in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in the town of Malumfashi.
Sabuwa
Sabuwa (or Sabua) 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 at.
Batagarawa
Batagarawa is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Batagarawa.
Dutsin-Ma
Dutsin-Ma is a Local Government Area (LGA) in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Dutsin Ma. Dutsinma is the administrative headquarters of the Dutsinma Local Government Area from its creation in 1976. The Zobe Dam lies to the south of the town of Dutsin Ma.
Dandume
Dandume (or Dan Dume) is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in the town of Dandume in the west of the area, at .
Dan Musa
LGA and town in Katsina State, Nigeria
Bakori
Bakori, is a local government area in Katsina State, Nigeria. It was created on 15 May 1989 during the military regime of General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida.
Batsari
Batsari is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in the town of Batsari.
Safana
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 at. The western border of the area is shared with Zamfara State. It has an area of 282 km and a population of 183,779 at the 2006 census.
Kankara
Kankara is a Local government area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in the town of Kankara.
Jibia
Jibia (or Jibiya) 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.
Faskari
Faskari is a town and Local Government Area (LGA) in Katsina State, northern Nigeria. The population of the LGA was 125,181 as of 2003. The current Sarki (Emir) is Eng. Aminu Tukur Saidu, and the Executive Chairman is Honourable Bala Faskari, an APC member.
Musawa
Musawa is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Musawa.
Mai'Adua
'''Mai'Adua city (or Birnin Mai'aduwa''') 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.
Bindawa
Bindawa is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Bindawa, at.
Dutsi
LGA and town in Katsina State, Nigeria
Baure
local government area in Nigeria
Mashi
Mashi is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria, sharing a border with the Republic of Niger. Its headquarters is in the town of Mashi in the southwest of the area at.
Zango
local government area in kastina state, Nigeria
Kusada
Kusada is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in the town of Kusada.
Matazu
Matazu is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in the town of Matazu.
Danja
LGA and town in Katsina State, Nigeria
Kurfi
Kurfi is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Kurfi, near the Gada River.
Kankia
Kankia (or Kankiya) is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. and has its headquarters is in the town of Kankia on Kano - Katsina road A9 highway at.. Towns and villages that make up Kankia Local Government Area include Kafin Dangi, Sukuntuni, Rimaye, Sabuwar Duniya, Tafashiya, Gaza, Kafin-soli, and Kankia. The population of Kankia Local Government Area is estimated at 151,434 inhabitants at the 2006 census with the majority of the area’s dwellers being members of the Hausa and the Fulani ethnic divisions. The Hausa and the Fufulde languages are widely spoken in the area with Islam
Ingawa
Ingawa is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Ingawa.
Sandamu
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 at.
Rimi
LGA and town in Katsina State, Nigeria
Kafur
local government area in Nigeria
Mani
local government area in Nigeria
Kaita
local government area in Nigeria