Sakaba
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Sakaba | |
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LGA and town | |
 Interactive map of Sakaba | |
| Coordinates: 11°06′N 5°36′E / 11.1°N 5.6°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kebbi State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Alhaji Dauda Muhammad Sakaba[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,392 km2 (537 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 351 m (1,153 ft) |
| Population (2022 projection) | |
• Total | 156,700 |
| • Density | 112.6/km2 (292/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 872105[4] |
Sakaba is one of the 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kebbi State, Nigeria.[5] It's part of the Zuru Emirate and has its headquarters in Dirindaji.[6] Sakaba became part of Kebbi State when it was created from Sokoto State on 27 August, 1991.[5]
Education and health
Sakaba has a population projection of approximately 156,700 people,[2] with Hausa,[5] Fulani, Dakarkari,[7] Acipa[disambiguation needed], and Dukkawa being the dominant ethnic groups.
Sakaba has a number of educational institutions, including primary and secondary schools, as well as a few tertiary institutions. Sakaba has a limited number of healthcare facilities, including a general hospital and a few primary healthcare centers.
