Kankia LGA, Katsina State

Kankia, a Local Government Area situated in Katsina State, Nigeria, has its administrative center in the town of Kankia. The town is strategically located on the Kano-Katsina road, designated as the A9 highway, at the coordinates 12°32′57″N 7°49′31″E. The Local Government Area encompasses several towns and villages, including Kafin Dangi, Sukuntuni, Rimaye, Sabuwar Duniya, Tafashiya, Gaza, Kafin-soli, and Kankia itself.The population of Kankia Local Government Area was recorded as 151,395 in the 2006 census. However, projections for 2022 estimate the population to have grown to 270,600. The Local Government Area covers a land area of 723.6 square kilometers, resulting in a population density of approximately 374.0 people per square kilometer, based on the 2022 projected population.The primary economic activity in Kankia Local Government Area is farming. The region is suitable for the cultivation of crops such as rice, sorghum, and millet. In addition to agriculture, the Local Government Area has a thriving trade sector, supported by several markets, including the prominent Kankia central market. Furthermore, the rearing and sale of domestic animals, including sheep, goats, cows, and rams, contribute to the local economy.For postal purposes, Kankia Local Government Area is assigned the postal code 822. Geographically, it is situated at approximately 12°28′N 7°48′E

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 44,198,997,340.10
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 477,416,830.89
-14.5%
January 2026
NGN 558,439,724.05
+0.3%
December 2025
NGN 556,631,291.91
+11.9%
November 2025
NGN 497,540,771.27
-11.2%
October 2025
NGN 560,112,011.16
-2.5%
September 2025
NGN 574,434,793.12
+0.0%

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