Gaya
About
Gaya is a town, emirate and Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. It covers an area of 613 square kilometres and had a population of 201,016 at the 2006 census. The main sources of income for its people are farming, cattle breeding and trade in its local markets.
History
Gaya is considered the oldest and most significant site in Kano's history and predates the foundation of Kano itself. It is believed to be the origin of a man named Kano who first settled in the present Kano State in search of ironstone. Gaya served as an important terminus of a migratory corridor through which many peoples immigrated, and Bagauda and his people passed through Gaya before establishing the Kingdom of Kano in 999 CE. Gaya was later absorbed into the new kingdom and became one of its most influential provinces.
Source: Wikipedia: Gaya, Nigeria
Key Facts
State
Kano State
Area
613 km²
Population
201,016 (2006 census)