Danja
About
Danja is a town and Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria, located in the southern part of the state under the Funtua Senatorial Zone. It covers an area of 501 square kilometres and has its headquarters in Danja Town. The area is known for its agriculture, particularly tomato production, and for its markets, schools and health facilities. The LGA is predominantly inhabited by Hausas and Fulanis, with Hausa as the main language of communication, and the vast majority of residents are Muslims. Most people are farmers, and the area has a number of commercial activities and mineral resources.
History
Danja Local Government was created on 27 September 1991, following the creation of additional Local Government Areas throughout the country in 1991. It was carved out of the former Bakori Local Government Area, with Danja Town as its headquarters. Before the local government was created, Danja was a district first established in 1914 by Sarkin Katsina Muhammadu Dikko. In 1932 the district headquarters was moved to Bakori town, and Danja became a village area administered by a village head.
Source: Wikipedia: Danja, Nigeria
Key Facts
State
Katsina State
Headquarters
Danja Town
Established
27 September 1991
Area
501 km²
Population
125,703 (2006 census)