Sabon Gari, Nigeria
LGA and town in Kaduna State, Nigeria
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Sabon Gari is a local government area in Kaduna State, Nigeria.[1] It is one of the LGAs that make up the city of Zaria as well as being one of the districts of the Zazzau Emirate Council.[2] The towns and villages are Dogarawa,[3] Bomo, Basawa, Zabi, Samaru, Kwari, Barashi, Muchiya and Palladan.[2] The Local Government Council is chaired by Alhaji Mohammed Usman.[4]
Sabon Gari, Zaria | |
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LGA and town | |
| Sabon Gari LGA | |
 Interactive map of Sabon Gari, Zaria | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kaduna State |
| Local Government | Sabon Gari |
| City | Zaria |
| Government | |
| • Chairman | Alhaji Mohammed Usman |
| Area | |
• Total | 263 km2 (102 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 393,300 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Population
According to the 2016 Nigerian population census, the population of the Sabon Gari LGA is estimated at 393,300.[5]
Geography and climate
Local Government Wards
There are 11 wards in the Sabon Gari LGA, which are:[8]
- Samaru Ward
- Basawa Ward
- Bomo Ward
- Jama'a Ward
- Chikaji Ward
- Dogarawa Ward
- Hanwa Ward
- Jushin Waje Ward
- Muchia Ward
- Unguwan Gabas Ward
- Zabi Ward
Economy
Trade is a major component of Sabon Gari's economy. The LGA is home to a number of markets, including the large Sabon Gari and Samaru markets, which draw thousands of buyers and sellers of various goods. The LGA is home to a thriving agricultural industry that grows a wide range of commodities. The residents of Sabon Gari also work in leather goods, hunting and animal rearing, which are key businesses.[1]
Institutions
- Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology, Basawa, Zaria[9]
- Ahmadu Bello University, Samaru, Zaria[10]
- Federal College of Education, Zaria, Kongo, Zaria[11]
- Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology, Samaru, Zaria[12]
- Nigerian College of Aviation Technology
- Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic
