Bodinga
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Bodinga | |
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LGA and town | |
 Interactive map of Bodinga | |
  Bodinga | |
| Coordinates: 12°53′N 5°10′E / 12.883°N 5.167°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Sokoto State |
| Established | 1809 |
| Founded by | Abdullahi dan Fodio |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Muhammad Shehu Dingyadi [1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 564 km2 (218 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 175,406 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 852 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.SO.BO |
Bodinga is a Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Bodinga. It was first established by Abdullahi dan Fodio in 1809.[2]
It has an area of 564 km2 and a population of 175,406 at the 2006 census.[3]
The postal code of the area is 852.[4]
