Jigawa State
Local Government Area · Jigawa State
Birnin Kudu
About
Birnin Kudu is a town and Local Government Area in the south of Jigawa State, Nigeria, about 120 kilometres south-east of Kano. As of 2006 the town had an estimated population of 419,800 and is the most populous local government in the state.
History
Birnin Kudu was founded as a chiefdom in the 10th century, some decades before Kano, and was later absorbed into Kano during the era of Hausa rule. It was an NA headquarters during British rule and has been the capital of Birnin Kudu Local Government Area. Gwaram and Buji local governments were separated from it in 1996.
Source: Wikipedia: Birnin Kudu
Key Facts
State
Jigawa State
Chairman
Muhammad Uba
Population
419,800 (2006)