Kiyawa L.G.A Of JIGAWA State

Kiyawa Local Government Area (LGA) is located in Jigawa South-West Senatorial District, with coordinates at 11°47′05″N 09°36′30″E . The LGA comprises towns and villages such as Andaza, Gurchiba, Katanga, Turho, Maje, Kiyawa, Karfawa, and Fake . The LGA spans an area of 1,007 km² with a population of 172,952 as of the 2006 census, projected to grow to 297,400 by 2022, with a population density of 295.4/km² . Agriculture is a vital part of the local economy, with cowpea being a prominent crop. The area also boasts a thriving trade sector, highlighted by the Shuwarin International Market in Kiyawa town. Additionally, the people engage in fishing, hunting, and crafts-making as key economic activities . The postal code for Kiyawa LGA is 720 .

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN47,952,666,464.51
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN471,364,955.80
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN460,658,557.40
-2.3%
March 2025
NGN441,939,755.11
-4.1%
February 2025
NGN468,045,247.77
+5.9%
January 2025
NGN486,935,668.18
+4.0%
November 2024
NGN462,371,322.38
-5.0%

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