Sandamu LGA, Katsina State

Sandamu Local Government Area, situated within Katsina State, Nigeria, was established in 1996. The administrative center of this Local Government Area is located in the town of Sandamu.Based on the 2006 census, the population was recorded at 136,944. However, projections for the year 2022 estimate a significant increase to 244,700 inhabitants. This substantial population growth is further underscored by the annual population change rate of 3.7% between 2006 and 2022. With a total area of 338.3 square kilometers, the population density in 2022 is estimated to be 723.4 people per square kilometer.For postal services, the designated postal code for the Sandamu Local Government Area is 824. Geographically, the area is positioned at coordinates 12°56′N 8°22′E.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 44,110,623,081.65
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 487,712,421.23
-13.3%
January 2026
NGN 562,772,736.54
+0.5%
December 2025
NGN 559,708,543.56
+10.2%
November 2025
NGN 507,960,202.89
-10.6%
October 2025
NGN 568,064,001.42
-1.9%
September 2025
NGN 579,184,658.64
+0.0%

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