Garun Mallam

About

Garun Mallam is a town and Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria, located on the A2 highway. It covers an area of 214 square kilometres and had a population of 116,494 at the 2006 census. The majority of residents are Hausa and Fulani, Islam is the most widely followed religion, and Hausa and Fufulde are the main languages spoken. The main economic activity is farming, with crops such as wheat, tomatoes and rice grown in sizable amounts. The area hosts several markets, including the Kadawa tomato market, and residents also take part in wood carving, hunting, and textile weaving and dyeing. The Kano Seed Processing Center in Kadawa is one of the notable landmarks in the area.