Madobi

Brief History of Madobi Local Government Council

Madobi is a local government area in kano state, Nigeria, created in 1991, from Kura local government, it has its headquarters in the town of Madobi, with 12 wards and fifteen Village Heads

12 Wards:                            Codes

  • Burji                         31912801
  • Chinkoso                31912802
  • Galinja                    31912802
  • Gora                        31912804
  • Kafin Agur              31912805
  • Kanwa                    31912806
  • Kauran Mata         31912807
  • Kubarachi              31912808
  • Kwankwaso          31912809
  • Madobi                  31912810
  • Rikadawa              31912811
  • Yakun                    31912812

15 Village Head:                            

  • Chinkosos
  • Rikadawa
  • Bubarachi
  • Gora
  • Kafin Agur
  • Kauran Mata
  • Galinja
  • Maraya
  • Barji
  • Yakan
  • Kanwa
  • Kundurun
  • Jirgwai
  • Madobi
  • Kwanso

MINERALS RESOURCES

  • Lithium
  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Diamond
  • Kaolin
  • Clay

TOURISM ATTRACTION

  • Kano River
  • Chalawa River

THE GEO-LOCATION OF MADOBI LOCAL GOVERNMENT:

Latitude:             12.18430N

Longitude:         8.24530E

POPULATION SIZE

The population size of Madobi Local Government (as per latest available data): approximately 147,900 people (2022) estimated

Madobi local government area in kano state, Nigeria is known for its agricultural activities. The people of madobi are mainly involved in:

  1. Farming: The cultivates crops like maize soughum, millet & vegetables
  2. Livestock: Many resident energy in livestock rearing including cattle, goats, and poultry
  3. Trading: The local market in madobi serves and hub for trading agricultural products, livestock and other essential goods
  4. Small scale industries: Some residents are involved in small scale industries like food processing, wearing and handcraft

These activities contribute to the local government economy and provide livelihoods for many residents.     

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