Kaura L.G.A Of KADUNA State

Kaura Local Government Area (LGA), with its administrative headquarters in Kaura Town, is a significant region within the Kaduna South Senatorial District. The LGA had an estimated population of 174,626 according to the 2006 census. Encompassing an area of 461 square kilometers, the LGA's population density was approximately 379 people per square kilometer at that time. Recent projections from 2022 show a population increase to 258,000, resulting in a heightened population density of 559.8 people per square kilometer. Kaura LGA shares boundaries with Zangon Kataf LGA to the west, Kauru LGA to the north, Jema'a LGA to the south, and Riyom LGA of Plateau State to the east.The region's economy is primarily driven by agriculture, which serves as the principal source of livelihood for many households. Local farmers are predominantly engaged in the cultivation of maize, yam, and groundnut. Kaura is renowned for its rich cultural and historical heritage, with landmarks like the Kagoro Hills offering breathtaking scenery and ecological diversity. The postal code of the Local government is 801

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN51,504,419,362.42
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN509,555,606.85
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN500,911,716.28
-1.7%
March 2025
NGN471,592,660.66
-5.9%
February 2025
NGN506,846,753.27
+7.5%
January 2025
NGN530,035,063.90
+4.6%
November 2024
NGN493,264,897.58
-6.9%

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