Kware LGA, Sokoto State

Kware Local Government Area is located in Sokoto North Senatorial District, with its headquarters in the town of Kware . The LGA includes several towns and villages, such as Hamma Ali, Gandu, Marabawa, Kware, Durbawa, Umaruma, Saki, and Kabanga . Kware LGA covers an area of 643 km² and had a population of 134,084 at the 2006 census. The population is projected to reach around 231,400 in 2022, with a population density of 359.9 people per km². The LGA has a relatively high literacy rate , with the majority of residents being of Hausa and Fulani ethnic backgrounds. The Hausa and Fufulde languages are widely spoken . Farming is central to the economy of Kware LGA, with a range of crops grown in the area. Trade is also robust, with several local markets where a wide variety of goods are exchanged. Additionally, livestock rearing, particularly cattle and horses, is a significant part of the economy . The postal code for Kware LGA is 841, and it is located at coordinates 13°13′5″N 5°16′2″E.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN 43,014,955,471.92
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN 486,358,916.75
-10.2%
January 2026
NGN 541,668,653.42
-0.6%
December 2025
NGN 545,174,131.66
+11.2%
November 2025
NGN 490,105,277.59
-11.1%
October 2025
NGN 551,387,121.53
-3.0%
September 2025
NGN 568,533,927.99
+0.0%

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