Danja LGA, Katsina State

Danja, a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria, was established in 1991 as part of a nationwide expansion. Carved out of the former Bakori Local Government Area, Danja Town serves as its administrative hub. The region boasts a population of an estimated 224,300 people spread across 504.7 square kilometers according to 2022 estimates. The 2006 census put the population at 125,481 showing an annual population growth rate of 3.7%. Danja Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria, is a significant contributor to the state's economy. The area is rich in mineral resources, including gold and iron ore, and has a thriving agricultural sector due to its fertile land and favorable climate. The predominantly farming population practices both rain-fed and irrigation farming, cultivating various crops throughout the year. Danja is a major agricultural area with several markets, including Danja Market, Chunko Market Kokami, Dabai Market, and Tandama Market, as well as seasonal tomato markets and a cotton market.The coordinates of Danja is 11°23′N 7°34′E and its postal code 831.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 42,348,640,942.57
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 458,960,263.08
-14.1%
January 2026
NGN 534,329,293.37
+1.5%
December 2025
NGN 526,178,132.69
+10.6%
November 2025
NGN 475,640,414.35
-10.8%
October 2025
NGN 533,025,186.42
-2.0%
September 2025
NGN 544,007,749.67
+0.0%

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