Local Government Area · Katsina State

Dandume

About

Dandume, also spelled Dan Dume, is a town and Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. It covers an area of 422 square kilometres and had a population of 145,739 at the 2006 census. The area is known for agriculture, with farming as its main industry. Crops grown there include cocoyam, rice, beans, groundnuts, soy beans, pepper and potatoes. Trade is also important, and the area hosts markets such as Dandume Market and the Dandume Grain Market.

History

Dandume Local Government Area was established in 1996.

Source: Wikipedia: Dandume

Key Facts

State

Katsina State

Chairman

ALHAJI BASIRU MUSA DANDUME

Established

1996

Area

422 km²

Population

145,739 (2006 census)