Gabasawa
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Gabasawa | |
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 Interactive map of Gabasawa | |
  Gabasawa Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°06′N 8°54′E / 12.1°N 8.9°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kano State |
| Area | |
• Total | 605 km2 (234 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 211,055 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 702 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KN.GB |
Gabasawaⓘ is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Zakirai.
It has an area of 605 km2 and a population of 211,055 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 702.[1]
In Gabasawa Local Government Area, a variety of crops are grown, including soy beans, millet, sorghum, and groundnuts. The region is home to multiple markets where a wide variety of commodities are purchased and sold, as well as a thriving trading industry. The residents of Gabasawa Local Government Area also work in metalworking, textile weaving and dyeing, and cattle ranching, which are all significant economic endeavors.[2]
