Sabon Gari LGA, Kaduna State

Sabon Gari Local Government Area (LGA), situated within the Kaduna North Senatorial District, maintains its administrative headquarters in Sabon Gari Town. Based on the 2006 census, Sabon Gari LGA has an estimated population of 286,871 residents, encompassing a land area of 479 square kilometers. This results in a population density of approximately 599 people per square kilometer, indicating a relatively concentrated population. Projections for 2022 estimate the population to be 430,500, with a population density of 2,254 per square kilometer and an annual population growth rate of 2.5% between 2006 and 2022.Sabon Gari LGA, with a diverse economy fueled by commerce, trade, and small-scale manufacturing, thrives as a commercial hub due to its proximity to Zaria. Its closeness to Ahmadu Bello University also establishes it as a potential center for learning and academic excellence. Sabon Gari is notable for its historical landmarks, including the Zaria historical sites and the Sabon Gari market, established in 1914. These landmarks contribute significantly to the area's cultural and historical importance. The area's postal code is 810, and its geographical coordinates are 13.4683°N 5.0183°E.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 56,164,452,307.33
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 600,213,490.36
-9.3%
January 2026
NGN 661,602,326.81
-6.8%
December 2025
NGN 709,672,091.40
+7.2%
November 2025
NGN 662,292,858.77
-10.7%
October 2025
NGN 741,701,722.17
-1.5%
September 2025
NGN 753,108,866.28
+0.0%

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