Shanono
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Shanono | |
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LGA and town | |
 Interactive map of Shanono | |
  Shanono Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°03′N 7°59′E / 12.05°N 7.98°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kano State |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local government council |
| • Chairman | Abubakar barau (NNPP) |
| Area | |
• Total | 697 km2 (269 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 140,607 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 704 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KN.SH |
Shanonoⓘ is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. It is the headquarters of Shanono local government.
The origin of Shanono town, Shanono local government (town) could historically be traced back to renowned brothers Jaulere and Shanu. These two brothers are to the land. Purposely for grazing and rearing of cattle, they were believed to come from the town of Hadejia in present Jigawa State. Having seen that the land is fertile and good for their animals grazing the eldest settle in the place, for at least a year/season before they move forward, but upon observing the climatic conditions of the area which is suitable they decided to remain in the place and that was how some other people come to settle with them.
Upon finding the most suitable area SHANU decided to move back a little to the present Shanono town and left Jaulere his brother in the place (present Jaulere) and come to establish his hirt (Riga) in Present Shanono town up to now the Rijiyar Taushe in Shanono Town is presently and physically seen. The following are the set of people that the Rulers who ruled the area to Resent time the title is Dan Shanono
Kabiru Isyaku (the present Dan Shanono time Dagaci of Shanono town). Similarly, we have a district head (Hakımi) since Shanono became a local government out of Gwarzo local government in 1989 his Name is Alhaji Bello Abubakar Title Bunun Kano, and Alh Ibrahim Sani Gaya Title Uban Doman Kano from 2004 to date,
It has an area of 697 km2 and a population of 140,607 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 704.[1][2]
There are 10 wards in Shanono Local Government Area.[3]
- Alajawa
- Dutsen-bakoshi
- Faruruwa
- Goron Dutse
- Kadamu
- Kokiya
- Leni
- Shakogi
- Shanono
- Tsaure
Geography
The Shanono Local Government Area has an average temperature of 33 degrees Celsius and a total area of 697 square kilometers. The average humidity in the Local Government Area is 28%, and the average wind speed in the region is 10 km/h.[4]
Religion
The religions that are practiced in Shanono are Islam and Christianity.
Economy
Shanono Local Government Area's primary economic activity is farming, with a sizable portion of the local population engaged in the production of crops such rice, beans, sorghum, soybeans, guinea corn, onions, and groundnuts. In the Local Government Area, a variety of domestic animals are also raised and marketed, including rams, goats, and cows. Crafts and trade are two more significant economic activity carried out by Shanono Local Government Area people.[4]
