Kano State
Local Government Area · Kano State

Dawakin Kudu

About

Dawakin Kudu is a town and Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria, where 99% of the inhabitants are Hausa people. The area grows crops such as rice, groundnuts, millet and sorghum, and pottery and textile dyeing are significant local industries. The area is home to the oldest dyeing pit in Kano State and to Dawakin Kudu Science College, which has produced many medical doctors, engineers and other professionals. Trade is supported by several markets, including the Kwanar Cattle market.

Source: Wikipedia: Dawakin Kudu

Key Facts

State

Kano State

Area

384 km²

Population

225,389 (2006 census)