Birnin Gwari

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Birnin Gwari is a city, emirate and Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. It covers an area of 6,185 square kilometres and had a population of 252,363 at the 2006 census. The area is known for agriculture, with crops such as sorghum, maize and soybeans commonly grown, and for minerals including gold, quartzite and silmanite. Its markets, including the Royan market, support trade in a variety of goods. The Local Government Area is divided into 11 wards.