Kano State is the most important economic and political region in Northern Nigeria. It has more Local Government Areas than all the other states, totaling 44, while Bayelsa State is the least with 8.
Kano State is named after its capital, Kano City, and is the most famous city of the region, as it has been in existence for more than a thousand years. Kano State was established on March 27, 1967, after the division of the Northern Region.
Kano shares borders with Katsina State to its northwest, Jigawa State to its northeast, Bauchi State to its southeast, and Kaduna State to its southwest.
Kano State has the largest population in Nigeria with an estimated 16.2 million for 2023. Kano is the largest industrial center in Northern Nigeria with businesses like textile, tanning, footwear, cosmetics, plastics, enamelware, pharmaceutics, ceramics, and furniture industries.
Kano State has 44 Local Government Areas, and this article is a complete listing of all Kano State Local Government divisions, including their headquarters, classification, major towns, senatorial districts, postal codes, and more.
Complete List of 44 Local Government Areas in Kano State
The 44 Local Government Areas in Kano State are as follows:
| S/N | Local Government Area | Headquarters | Classification |
| 1 | Ajingi | Ajingi | Rural |
| 2 | Albasu | Albasu | Rural |
| 3 | Bagwai | Bagwai | Rural |
| 4 | Bebeji | Bebeji | Rural |
| 5 | Bichi | Bichi | Semi-Urban |
| 6 | Bunkure | Bunkure | Rural |
| 7 | Dala | Gwamaja | Metropolitan |
| 8 | Dambatta | Dambatta | Semi-Urban |
| 9 | Dawakin Kudu | Dawakin Kudu | Semi-Urban |
| 10 | Dawakin Tofa | Dawakin Tofa | Semi-Urban |
| 11 | Doguwa | Riruwai | Rural |
| 12 | Fagge | Waje | Metropolitan |
| 13 | Gabasawa | Zakirai | Rural |
| 14 | Garko | Garko | Rural |
| 15 | Garun Mallam | Garun Mallam | Rural |
| 16 | Gaya | Gaya | Semi-Urban |
| 17 | Gezawa | Gezawa | Rural |
| 18 | Gwale | Gwale | Metropolitan |
| 19 | Gwarzo | Gwarzo | Semi-Urban |
| 20 | Kabo | Kabo | Rural |
| 21 | Kano Municipal | Kofar Kudu | Metropolitan |
| 22 | Karaye | Karaye | Semi-Urban |
| 23 | Kibiya | Kibiya | Rural |
| 24 | Kiru | Kiru | Rural |
| 25 | Kumbotso | Kumbotso | Metropolitan |
| 26 | Kunchi | Kunchi | Rural |
| 27 | Kura | Kura | Rural |
| 28 | Madobi | Madobi | Rural |
| 29 | Makoda | Makoda | Rural |
| 30 | Minjibir | Minjibir | Rural |
| 31 | Nassarawa | Bompai | Metropolitan |
| 32 | Rano | Rano | Semi-Urban |
| 33 | Rimin Gado | Rimin Gado | Rural |
| 34 | Rogo | Rogo | Rural |
| 35 | Shanono | Shanono | Rural |
| 36 | Sumaila | Sumaila | Rural |
| 37 | Takai | Takai | Rural |
| 38 | Tarauni | Unguwa Uku | Metropolitan |
| 39 | Tofa | Tofa | Rural |
| 40 | Tsanyawa | Tsanyawa | Rural |
| 41 | Tudun Wada | Tudun Wada | Rural |
| 42 | Ungogo | Ungogo | Metropolitan |
| 43 | Warawa | Warawa | Rural |
| 44 | Wudil | Wudil | Semi-Urban |
Source: Kano State Government records
Detailed Profiles of Each Local Government Area, Headquarters, and Postal Code
1. Ajingi Local Government Area
Headquarters: Ajingi
Classification: Rural
Postal Code: 713103
Ajingi LGA has its administrative headquarters in Ajingi town. Notable towns and villages include Gurduba, Dabin, Chula, Dundun, Kanava, Gafasa, Bafare, Kunkurawa, Bia, and Unggawar.
2. Albasu Local Government Area
Headquarters: Albasu
Classification: Rural
Postal Code: 712104
Albasu LGA is headquartered in Albasu town. Other prominent towns include Saya-Saya, Hungu, Tsangaya, Gagarame, Faragai, Daho, Fando, Bataiya, and Chamarana.
3. Bagwai Local Government Area
Headquarters: Bagwai
Classification: Rural
Postal Code: 701104
Bagwai LGA is headquartered in the town of Bagwai. Other notable towns include Gogori, Rimi-Dako, Dagga, Wuro, Kiyawa, Gadanya, Kwajali, Romo, and Sare-Sare.
4. Bebeji Local Government Area
Headquarters: Bebeji
Classification: Rural
Postal Code: 711104
Bebeji LGA is headquartered in Bebeji town. Other towns include Tariwa, Ranta, Ranka, Wak, Anadariya, Kuki, Kofa, Gargai, Durmawa, Damau, Rahama, and Baguda.
5. Bichi Local Government Area
Headquarters: Bichi
Classification: Semi-Urban
Postal Code: 703101
Bichi LGA is a notable semi-urban local government area. Bichi town serves as both the local government headquarters and a major urban centre. Other prominent areas include Yallami, Badume, Fagolo, Kaukau, Kyayli, Muntsira, Saye, Waire, and Danzabuwa.
6. Bunkure Local Government Area
Headquarters: Bunkure
Classification: Rural
Bunkure LGA has its headquarters in Bunkure town. Other towns in the area include Bono, Sanda, Kulluwa, Gafam, Guriya, Chirin, Bakum, and Kumurya.
7. Dala Local Government Area
Headquarters: Gwamaja
Classification: Metropolitan
Postal Code: 700252 (within Kano Municipal range)
Dala LGA is one of the eight metropolitan LGAs forming the core of Kano City. Its headquarters is located at Gwamaja. Major urban areas include Dala and surrounding districts.
8. Dambatta Local Government Area
Headquarters: Dambatta
Classification: Semi-Urban
Dambatta LGA is a semi-urban local government area in Kano State.
9. Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area
Headquarters: Dawakin Kudu
Classification: Semi-Urban
Dawakin Kudu LGA is a semi-urban area that has seen significant development. In 2026, a major N113.19 billion mass-housing scheme was implemented at Rijiyar Gwangwan in Dawakin Kudu.
10. Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area
Headquarters: Dawakin Tofa
Classification: Semi-Urban
11. Doguwa Local Government Area
Headquarters: Riruwai
Classification: Rural
12. Fagge Local Government Area
Headquarters: Waje
Classification: Metropolitan
Postal Code: 700211–700282 (Kano Municipal range)
Fagge LGA is one of the eight metropolitan LGAs. Its headquarters is at Waje. In 2026, the N24.77 billion Katsina Road expansion project was implemented in Fagge and Dala LGAs.
13. Gabasawa Local Government Area
Headquarters: Zakirai
Classification: Rural
Gabasawa LGA is one of the LGAs in the Kano North Senatorial District.
14. Garko Local Government Area
Headquarters: Garko
Classification: Rural
15. Garun Mallam Local Government Area
Headquarters: Garun Mallam
Classification: Rural
16. Gaya Local Government Area
Headquarters: Gaya
Classification: Semi-Urban
Gaya is a historic town and serves as the headquarters of the Gaya Emirate, which comprises 9 LGAs including Gaya, Albasu, Bebeji, Bunkure, Doguwa, Kiru, Rano, Takai, and Tudun Wada.
17. Gezawa Local Government Area
Headquarters: Gezawa
Classification: Rural
18. Gwale Local Government Area
Headquarters: Gwale
Classification: Metropolitan
Gwale LGA is one of the eight metropolitan LGAs of Kano City.
19. Gwarzo Local Government Area
Headquarters: Gwarzo
Classification: Semi-Urban
Postal Code: 704101
Gwarzo LGA is a semi-urban local government area.
20. Kabo Local Government Area
Headquarters: Kabo
Classification: Rural
Postal Code: 704103
21. Kano Municipal Local Government Area
Headquarters: Kofar Kudu
Classification: Metropolitan
Postal Code: 700211–700282
Kano Municipal LGA is a densely populated local government area serving as the administrative heart of Kano State, housing the traditional Kano Emirate headquarters and vibrant commercial markets. The administrative headquarters is located at Kofar Kudu, functioning closely alongside the traditional seat of power. The LGA is made up of a number of districts and wards, including the Emir Palace road and Dn’ Agundi.
22. Karaye Local Government Area
Headquarters: Karaye
Classification: Semi-Urban
Postal Code: 704104
Karaye LGA is the headquarters of the Karaye Emirate, which comprises 4 LGAs.
23. Kibiya Local Government Area
Headquarters: Kibiya
Classification: Rural
Kibiya is part of the Rano Emirate, which comprises 10 LGAs.
24. Kiru Local Government Area
Headquarters: Kiru
Classification: Rural
Kiru is part of the Rano Emirate.
25. Kumbotso Local Government Area
Headquarters: Kumbotso
Classification: Metropolitan
Kumbotso LGA is one of the eight metropolitan LGAs of Kano City.
26. Kunchi Local Government Area
Headquarters: Kunchi
Classification: Rural
27. Kura Local Government Area
Headquarters: Kura
Classification: Rural
28. Madobi Local Government Area
Headquarters: Madobi
Classification: Rural
29. Makoda Local Government Area
Headquarters: Makoda
Classification: Rural
30. Minjibir Local Government Area
Headquarters: Minjibir
Classification: Rural
31. Nassarawa Local Government Area
Headquarters: Bompai
Classification: Metropolitan
Postal Code: 700282
Nassarawa (also spelled Nasarawa) is a prominent urban Local Government Area situated within the Kano metropolis. Its administrative headquarters are officially located in the Bompai district.
32. Rano Local Government Area
Headquarters: Rano
Classification: Semi-Urban
Rano is the headquarters of the Rano Emirate, which comprises 10 LGAs including Rano, Bunkure, Kibiya, Takai, Sumaila, Kura, Doguwa, Tudunwada, Kiru, and Bebeji.
33. Rimin Gado Local Government Area
Headquarters: Rimin Gado
Classification: Rural
34. Rogo Local Government Area
Headquarters: Rogo
Classification: Rural
35. Shanono Local Government Area
Headquarters: Shanono
Classification: Rural
Postal Code: 704102
36. Sumaila Local Government Area
Headquarters: Sumaila
Classification: Rural
In 2026, Governor Abba Yusuf commissioned 5 kilometres of newly completed roads in Sumaila LGA.
37. Takai Local Government Area
Headquarters: Takai
Classification: Rural
38. Tarauni Local Government Area
Headquarters: Unguwa Uku
Classification: Metropolitan
Tarauni LGA is one of the eight metropolitan LGAs of Kano City.
39. Tofa Local Government Area
Headquarters: Tofa
Classification: Rural
40. Tsanyawa Local Government Area
Headquarters: Tsanyawa
Classification: Rural
Postal Code: 703102
41. Tudun Wada Local Government Area
Headquarters: Tudun Wada
Classification: Rural
42. Ungogo Local Government Area
Headquarters: Ungogo
Classification: Metropolitan
Ungogo LGA is one of the eight metropolitan LGAs of Kano City.
43. Warawa Local Government Area
Headquarters: Warawa
Classification: Rural
44. Wudil Local Government Area
Headquarters: Wudil
Classification: Semi-Urban
Wudil is a renowned urban area in Kano State. In 2026, Governor Abba Yusuf commissioned 5 kilometres of newly completed roads in Wudil LGA
The Kano Metropolitan Area
The Kano Metropolitan Area consists of eight key LGAs that form the core of Kano City:
- Dala (Headquarters: Gwamaja)
- Fagge (Headquarters: Waje)
- Gwale (Headquarters: Gwale)
- Kano Municipal (Headquarters: Kofar Kudu)
- Nassarawa (Headquarters: Bompai)
- Tarauni (Headquarters: Unguwa Uku)
- Ungogo (Headquarters: Ungogo)
- Kumbotso (Headquarters: Kumbotso)
These metropolitan LGAs form the 14th most populous city in Africa
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: How many Local Government Areas are in Kano State?
A: Kano State has forty-four (44) Local Government Areas — the highest number of any state in Nigeria.
Q2: When was Kano State created?
A: Kano State was created on March 27, 1967, from part of the former Northern Region.
Q3: What is the capital of Kano State?
A: The capital of Kano State is Kano city, an ancient city that has existed for over 1,000 years.
Q4: Which Local Government Areas make up the Kano Metropolitan Area?
A: The eight metropolitan LGAs are Dala, Fagge, Gwale, Kano Municipal, Nassarawa, Tarauni, Ungogo, and Kumbotso.
Q5: Which is the largest Local Government Area in Kano State by population?
A: Kano Municipal LGA is one of the most densely populated, housing the traditional Kano Emirate headquarters and serving as the administrative heart of the state
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