Kaura Namoda
LGA and town in Zamfara State, Nigeria
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Kaura Namoda, is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Kaura-Namoda, home to the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura-Namoda.[3] It has an area of 868 km2 and a population of over 281,367 at the 2006 census.
Kaura Namoda | |
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LGA and town | |
 Interactive map of Kaura Namoda | |
  Kaura Namoda Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°36′0″N 6°35′23″E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Zamfara State |
| Named after | Muhammadu Namoda |
| Government | |
| • Emir | Alhaji Sanusi Muhammad Asha |
| • Local Government Chairman | Mannir Muazu Haidara [1][2] |
| Area | |
• Total | 868 km2 (335 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 281,367 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 882 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.ZA.KN |
History
Kaura Namoda was founded in 1807 by Muhammadu Namoda, who was a prince of Alibawa ruling family of Zurmi and a 19th century military genius.
Namoda fought alongside the Sokoto jihadists and was appointed Sarkin Zamfara. However, Zamfara never became an emirate. The town was an important regional center in the early 20th century, largely due to its location as the terminus of the railway.[4]: 249
Postal code
The postal code of the area is 882.[5]
Climate
Transport
See also
Districts and villages
Banga
Dan Isa
Gabake
Kagara
Galadima
Yankaba
Sakajikiworld
Marafa
Madaro
Kungunki
Kyam
Kurya
Barawa
Baura
Emir
Hakimi Dan Hassan
Kofar Kwatar Kwashi
Shiyar Dan Galadima
Shiyar Limanchi
Shiyar Mai Jubbu
Shiyar Sarkin Baura
Shiyar Wali
Tsohuwar Kasuwa[8]
