Taura L.G.A Of JIGAWA State

Taura Local Government Area (LGA) is located in Jigawa North-West Senatorial District, with its headquarters in the town of Taura. The LGA shares borders with Garki to the north, Gagarawa to the east, Jahun to the south, and Ringim to the west . The towns and villages within Taura LGA include Buluranawa, Chukutu, Yanyanga, Bardo, Ajura, Gujungu, Maje, and Kiri . Taura LGA spans an area of 699.9 km² and had a population of 131,861 according to the 2006 census, projected to reach 226,700 in 2022 with a population density of 323.9/km²  . The area is known for its fertile land, which supports both wet and dry season farming . Trade is a major economic activity in the area, with notable markets such as the Gujungu International Market, where a wide variety of goods are bought and sold. Taura town has historical significance due to its role in the British construction of a railway from Kano to Nguru, passing through Taura, motivated by the area's rich production of groundnuts and tobacco. Other important activities in Taura include farming, hunting, and pottery . Notable landmarks in the area include the Taura General Hospital .. The postal code for Taura LGA is 733, and its coordinates are 12°15′20″N 9°23′3″E .


FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN43,985,842,929.60
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN428,087,728.93
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN417,983,356.51
-2.4%
March 2025
NGN401,486,583.35
-3.9%
February 2025
NGN424,976,787.92
+5.9%
January 2025
NGN442,474,657.38
+4.1%
November 2024
NGN419,736,947.93
-5.1%

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