Anka

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Anka is a town and Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria, covering an area of 2,746 square kilometres. Its administrative centre is Anka Town, located in the western part of Zamfara State. The LGA is bordered by Bakula and Talata Mafara to the north, Maru to the east and south, Bukkuyum to the west, and Sokoto State. The area is known for growing crops such as grains and groundnuts, and it has mineral resources including gold and lead that support local mining. The LGA is organised into 10 wards, including Bagega, Barayar Zaki, Dan Galadima, Galadima, Magaji, Masteri, Sabon Birini, Waramu, Wuya and Yar'sabaya. Its postal code is 890.