Kaura Namoda

Kaura Namoda is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Kaura-Namoda, home to the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura-Namoda.^[3] It has an area of 868 km² and a population of 281,367 at the 2006 census.

Kaura Namoda
LGA and town
Kaura Namoda Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 12°36′0″N 6°35′23″E
Country	Nigeria
State	Zamfara State
Government
• Emir	Alhaji Sanusi Muhammad Asha
• Local Government Chairman	Mannir Muazu Haidara [1][2]
Area
• Total	868 km2 (335 sq mi)
Population  (2006 census)
• Total	281,367
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix	882
ISO 3166 code	NG.ZA.KN

History

Kaura Namoda was founded in 1807 by Muhammadu Namoda, who was a prince of Alibawa ruling family of Zurmi and a 19th century military genius.

Namoda fought alongside the Sokoto jihadists and was appointed Sarkin Zamfara. However, Zamfara never became an emirate. The town was an important regional center in the early 20th century, largely due to its location as the terminus of the railway.^[4]: 249

Postal code

The postal code of the area is 882.^[5]

Climate

The district has an annual temperature of 30.31oC, 82.13 rainy days, and 61.59 millimetres of precipitation.^[6][7]

Transport

It is served by a station at the terminus of a branch line of the western line of the national railway network. In 2014, this line is proposed to be rehabilitated and extended to Niamey in Niger.

See also

• Railway stations in Nigeria

Districts and villages

Banga

Dan Isa

Gabake

Kagara

Galadima

Yankaba

Sakajikiworld

Marafa

Madaro

Kungunki

Kyam

Kurya

Barawa

Baura

Emir

Hakimi Dan Hassan

Kofar Kwatar Kwashi

Shiyar Dan Galadima

Shiyar Limanchi

Shiyar Mai Jubbu

Shiyar Sarkin Baura

Shiyar Wali

Tsohuwar Kasuwa^[8]