Danbatta LGA, Kano State

Dambatta Local Government Area (LGA) is located in the northern part of Kano State, Nigeria, within the Kano North Senatorial District. The administrative headquarters is in the town of Dambatta. It is bordered to the north and east by Jigawa State’s Kazaure and Babura Local Government Areas, while its southern and western boundaries connect with Minjibir and Makoda Local Government Areas in Kano State.Dambatta Local Government Area (LGA), established in 1979, encompasses an area of approximately 783.9 square kilometers. The 2006 census recorded a population of 210,474, which, based on estimates, has likely increased to approximately 346,200 by 2022. This represents an annual population growth rate of 3.2%, resulting in a population density of 441.6 persons per square kilometer. The economy of Dambatta is predominantly agricultural, with residents engaged in the cultivation of crops such as groundnuts, sorghum, onions, and millet. Other significant economic activities include hunting, ceramics, textile manufacturing, and leatherwork. The presence of multiple marketplaces underscores the importance of trade in the area. Dambatta is home to notable educational institutions, including the Audu Bako College of Agriculture (ABCOA) and the Kano State School of Basic Midwifery. The postal code for Dambatta LGA is 702.

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FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 48,344,155,724.77
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 543,621,518.58
-10.1%
January 2026
NGN 604,760,574.51
-3.2%
December 2025
NGN 624,629,210.32
+13.8%
November 2025
NGN 548,841,813.43
-11.3%
October 2025
NGN 618,785,612.90
-4.1%
September 2025
NGN 645,473,880.16
+0.0%

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