Located in Katsina State, Nigeria, Kurfi Local Government Area is administered from the town of Kurfi, situated near the Gada River. The region has experienced significant population growth, from 116,700 residents in the 2006 Census to a projected 208,600 inhabitants in 2022. Covering an area of 586.1 square kilometers, Kurfi has a population density of approximately 355.9 people per square kilometer as of 2022. The geographic coordinates for Kurfi are 12°39′58″N 7°28′59″E, and the postal code is 821.