Safana
LGA and town in Katsina State, Nigeria
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Safana is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in the town of Safana in the east of the area at12°24′30″N 7°24′25″E. The western border of the area is shared with Zamfara State. It has an area of 282 km2 and a population of 183,779 at the 2006 census.
Safana | |
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LGA and town | |
 Interactive map of Safana | |
  Safana Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°30′N 7°14′E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Katsina State |
| established | 1989 |
| Government | |
| • Chairman | Abba dayyabu safana |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,418 km2 (547 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 183,779 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 821 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KT.SA |
The postal code of the area is 821.[1]
