Kwali
About
Kwali is a town and local government area in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. It has an area of 1,206 km2 and a population of 85,837 at the 2006 census, and it contains 9 districts and electoral wards. The area is known for pottery, most famously associated with the potter Dr. Ladi Kwali, and also for cloth making. Farming, hunting and trading are also practised by its inhabitants. It is governed by an elected chairman and is divided into wards, each headed by a councillor, as well as districts headed by district heads.
History
Kwali was created on October 1, 1996 by the military administration of General Sani Abacha.
Source: Wikipedia: Kwali, Nigeria
Key Facts
State
Federal Capital Territory
Established
October 1, 1996
Area
1,241 km²
Population
188,000 (2022 est)