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Quick Facts — Kano
| Official name | Kano |
| Capital city | Kano |
| Slogan / Motto | Centre of Commerce |
| Geo-political zone | North West |
| Local govt areas | 43 LGAs → |
| Population (census) | 15,000,000 |
| Population density | 745 / km² |
| Total area | 20,131 km² |
| First governor | Alhaji Audu Bako |
| 2026 budget | ₦1.48T → |
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Local Government Areas in Kano
43 LGAs
Agricultural LGA known for groundnuts and millet. Gateway between Kano and Jigawa States.
Known for groundnuts, millet and livestock. Predominantly Hausa-Fulani communities in eastern Kano.
Agricultural LGA known for millet and groundnuts. Gateway between Kano and Katsina States.
Known for groundnuts and cotton farming. Growing commercial activities along Kano-Wudil Road.
Known for the Bichi emirate and large livestock market. Important commercial centre north of Kano.
Known for leather tanning and groundnut farming. Important cottage industry LGA south of Kano.
Part of Kano city, known for the historic Dala Hill, ancient dye pits and leather craft industry.
Major commercial town known for the Dambatta market and groundnut trade. Important emirate town.
Peri-urban LGA adjacent to Kano city, known for onion farming and growing residential development.
Agricultural LGA known for millet and groundnut farming north of Kano city.
Known for tin mining deposits and agricultural activities in southern Kano.
Central Kano commercial district. Contains the famous Kurmi Market, one of the oldest in West Africa.
Known for onion and tomato farming. Important vegetable supply LGA for Kano city markets.
Agricultural LGA known for groundnuts, millet and onion farming south of Kano.
Historic emirate town. Known for livestock, groundnuts and a major weekly market.
Known for onion farming, millet and groundnut production east of Kano city.
Central Kano LGA known for leather works, dye pits and the historic Gidan Makama Museum.
Known for groundnuts and millet farming west of Kano. An important agricultural and commercial LGA.
Agricultural LGA known for millet and groundnut farming. Predominantly Hausa-Fulani communities.
The Kano city heartland, largest city in northern Nigeria. Home to the Emir palace and major commerce.
Known for groundnuts and millet farming west of Kano. Important agricultural LGA.
Known for onion farming and weekly market attracting traders from across Kano State.
Agricultural LGA known for groundnuts and millet. Growing commercial activities west of Kano.
Peri-urban LGA adjacent to Kano city, known for the Kumbotso market and growing industrial activities.
Agricultural LGA known for groundnuts and millet near the Katsina border north of Kano.
Known for onion farming and the Kura onion market, supplying southern Nigeria.
Agricultural LGA known for groundnuts, millet and growing industrial activities south of Kano.
Agricultural LGA known for millet and groundnut farming. Communities engage in cattle rearing.
Agricultural LGA known for onion and millet farming east of Kano. Weekly market attracts traders.
Urban Kano LGA. Contains Murtala Muhammed Library and Kano teaching hospital surroundings.
Historic emirate town known for the Rano kingdom and cotton farming. Important commercial centre.
Agricultural LGA known for millet and groundnut farming north of Kano city.
Known for onion and groundnut farming. Growing commercial activities south of Kano.
Agricultural LGA known for groundnuts and millet west of Kano.
Known for cotton, groundnuts and the Sumaila emirate. Important commercial centre in southern Kano.
Known for onion and tomato farming. Important vegetable belt LGA south of Kano.
Urban Kano LGA known for commerce and the expanding Kano metropolitan area.
Agricultural LGA known for millet and groundnut farming north of Kano.
Agricultural LGA known for millet and groundnut farming. Communities involved in weekly markets.
Known for onion and tomato farming. One of the major vegetable supply LGAs for Kano.
Peri-urban LGA adjacent to Kano city, known for growing residential and commercial development.
Agricultural LGA known for millet and groundnut farming east of Kano city.
Known for the Wudil emirate, groundnuts and the Eastern Bypass commercial activities.
History of Kano State
Kano State Budget 2026
The 2026 budget for Kano State under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf totals ₦1.48T. The budget details include capital expenditure, recurrent expenditure, Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), federal allocation (FAAC) and sector allocations covering education, health, infrastructure, security and agriculture.
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