Garko

About

Garko is a town and Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria, located on the A237 highway. The area covers 450 square kilometres and had a population of 162,500 at the 2006 census. Most residents are Fulani and Hausa, Islam is widely practised, and Hausa and Fufulde are among the languages spoken there. The local economy is based largely on farming, with crops such as millet, sweet potatoes, sorghum, brown beans and jamilah rice. Trade is also significant, with the Garko main market serving as a venue for exchanging goods and services. Residents also take part in hunting, pottery making and cattle husbandry.