Kunchi LGA, Kano State

Kunchi Local Government Area, situated in Kano State's North Senatorial District, is headquartered in Kunchi Town. The region's population grew from 110,170 in 2006 to an estimated 181,200 by 2022. Kunchi covers a land area of 503.4 square kilometers, and 2022 estimates put the population density at 360 people per kilometer square. Kunchi's economy is primarily driven by agriculture. Major crops include millet, sorghum, and groundnut, while livestock rearing is also common. Kunchi is recognized for its traditional crafts and cultural celebrations, which are integral to its identity. The Local Government Area's (LGA) postal code is 703. Its coordinates are 12.5014° North and 8.2717° East.

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FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 41,043,562,879.52
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 478,934,151.24
-9.5%
January 2026
NGN 529,116,420.45
-0.3%
December 2025
NGN 530,846,999.36
+12.3%
November 2025
NGN 472,836,424.57
-10.7%
October 2025
NGN 529,764,946.00
-3.6%
September 2025
NGN 549,729,487.30
+0.0%

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