Danbatta L.G.A Of KANO State

Dambatta Local Government Area (LGA) is located in the northern part of Kano State, Nigeria, within the Kano North Senatorial District. The administrative headquarters is in the town of Dambatta. It is bordered to the north and east by Jigawa State’s Kazaure and Babura Local Government Areas, while its southern and western boundaries connect with Minjibir and Makoda Local Government Areas in Kano State.Dambatta Local Government Area (LGA), established in 1979, encompasses an area of approximately 783.9 square kilometers. The 2006 census recorded a population of 210,474, which, based on estimates, has likely increased to approximately 346,200 by 2022. This represents an annual population growth rate of 3.2%, resulting in a population density of 441.6 persons per square kilometer. The economy of Dambatta is predominantly agricultural, with residents engaged in the cultivation of crops such as groundnuts, sorghum, onions, and millet. Other significant economic activities include hunting, ceramics, textile manufacturing, and leatherwork. The presence of multiple marketplaces underscores the importance of trade in the area. Dambatta is home to notable educational institutions, including the Audu Bako College of Agriculture (ABCOA) and the Kano State School of Basic Midwifery. The postal code for Dambatta LGA is 702.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN50,489,764,146.11
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN508,220,063.06
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN495,701,805.20
-2.5%
March 2025
NGN466,180,838.83
-6.0%
February 2025
NGN495,564,344.39
+6.3%
January 2025
NGN522,199,087.82
+5.4%
November 2024
NGN494,256,883.50
-5.4%

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