Matazu
LGA in Katsina State, Nigeria
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Matazu is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in the town of Matazu.
Matazu | |
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 Interactive map of Matazu | |
  Matazu Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°14′N 7°40′E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Katsina State |
| established | 1991 |
| Government | |
| • Chairman | Shammsuddin Mohammed Sayaya |
| • House of Representatives Member | Abdullahi Aliyu Ahmed |
| Area | |
• Total | 503 km2 (194 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 115,325 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 833 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KT.MZ |
It has an area of 503 km2 and a population of 115,325 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 833.[1]
