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Kano Municipal is one of the 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State. It hold a significant historical, political, economic importance due to its central location within the city of Kano which is one of the oldest and prominent cities in West Africa. The City of Kano is dated back to around 10th Century. Kano Municipal Council was curved out to cover the city centre and its immediate surroundings like Gwale, Dala, Tarauni, Fagge and Kumbotso. It serves as the political and administrative headquarters of Kano State.
Kano Municipal Council is the heart of Kano city and host key institution such as The Emir’s Palace, centuries-old international markets, historic City Central Mosques and other religious centres. It is deeply tide to the history of Kano city which evolved from an ancient Hausa settlement to a modern urban centre, the Local Government reflects centuries of political, religious, commercial and cultural development, making it one of the most historically rich regions in Nigeria.
Kano State was created in 1967 with Kano Municipal Council as one of its Local Government Areas. It is a one of the major commercial centers in the state, home to several and famous international markets including Kantin Kwari Market which is one of the largest textile market in Africa, historic Kurmi, Kofar Wambai, Rimi and Sharada Markets. The Local Government has a total land area of 17skm.
Kano Municipal has a plethora of exciting tourist attraction places to explore, they include the following:
Kano Municipal Council of Kano State lies on Latitude from 11° 57′ 30” to 12° 0′ 30” N and Longitude from 8° 29′ 30” to 8° 32′ 30” E. it is located within the Municipality of Kano City, The area includes parts of the ancient city. The Head Quarters of the Council is located along Emir Place Road opposite Kofar Kudu Gidan Sarki.
Information on the specific mineral resources found in Kano Municipal Council is very limited. However, some mineral resources found in Kano State might be present in Kano Municipal Council, they include Columbite, Tantalite, Gold, Kaolin, Limestone among other mineral resources.
According to 2006 Nigeria’s National Population Census, Kano Municipal Council has a population of 365,525. However, recent estimates suggests that the population of Kano Municipal has grown significantly, it is estimated to be around 512,400 in 2022.
Population breakdown by age according to 2006 census:
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