Taura
About
Taura is a town and Local Government Area of Jigawa State in northern Nigeria. Most of its people are Hausa, and it borders Garki to the north, Gagarawa to the east, Jahun to the south and Ringim to the west. The Local Government covers an area of 653 km2 and had a population of 131,757 at the 2006 census. The area has fertile land suited to both wet and dry season farming. It produces subsistence and cash crops and has many fruit trees along the river bank. Most residents are also engaged in marketing, and these economic activities help many parents pay their children's school fees.
History
Taura was historically known for its groundnut and tobacco production and trade. This led the British to build a railway from Kano to Nguru passing through the town.
Source: Wikipedia: Taura, Jigawa
Key Facts
State
Jigawa State
Chairman
Baffa Yahaya (APC)
Area
653 km²
Population
131,757 (2006 census)