Bagudo
About
Bagudo is a town and Local Government Area in Kebbi State, Nigeria, sharing a boundary with the Republic of Niger and the Republic of Benin. It covers an area of 7,782 square kilometres and had a population of 865,817 at the 2006 census. The area's postal code is 871. The town's population is mainly Fula, Hausa and Zabarmawa, with a smaller Yoruba population. Hausa and Fula are the main languages spoken. The local economy centres on farming and fishing, with trade carried on in several markets, including the Lolo central market.
History
Bagudo is said to have been founded by a Fulani cattle rearer called Wabudo. Islam reached the town in the 16th century or earlier, mainly through the trans-Saharan trade, and the town became wealthy and the commercial centre of the region.
Source: Wikipedia: Bagudo
Key Facts
State
Kebbi State
Chairman
Aliyu Sabo Zaga
Area
7,782 km²
Population
865,817 (2006 census)