Gwarzo LGA, Kano State

Gwarzo Local Government Area (LGA) is situated within the Kano North Senatorial District, with its administrative center located in Gwarzo Town.  The population of Gwarzo LGA was recorded as 183,624 in the 2006 census. By 2022, the population was estimated to have grown to 302,000, resulting in a population density of 667.1 inhabitants per square kilometer. The LGA encompasses a land area of 452.7 square kilometers. Gwarzo LGA's economy is predominantly agricultural, with a focus on cultivating crops such as millet, maize, and groundnuts. The Gwarzo market further bolsters the local economy.The postal code of Gwarzo is 704.

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FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 45,330,235,483.72
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 514,783,307.11
-10.6%
January 2026
NGN 576,050,783.08
-2.5%
December 2025
NGN 590,528,074.84
+14.4%
November 2025
NGN 516,049,158.33
-11.5%
October 2025
NGN 583,143,216.32
-4.3%
September 2025
NGN 609,613,100.32
+0.0%

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