Local Government Area · Zamfara State

Kaura Namoda

About

Kaura Namoda is a town and Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. It is home to the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura-Namoda, and covers an area of 868 square kilometres.

History

Kaura Namoda was founded in 1807 by Muhammadu Namoda, a prince of the Alibawa ruling family of Zurmi and a 19th century military leader. Namoda fought alongside the Sokoto jihadists and was appointed Sarkin Zamfara, although Zamfara never became an emirate. The town was an important regional centre in the early 20th century, largely because of its location as the terminus of the railway.

Source: Wikipedia: Kaura Namoda

Key Facts

State

Zamfara State

Chairman

Mannir Muazu Haidara

Established

1807

Area

868 km²

Population

281,367 (2006 census)