Zurmi
About
Zurmi is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria, centred on the town of Zurmi. It covers an area of 2,834 square kilometres and had a population of 293,837 at the 2006 census. The area shares a border with Niger to the north and Katsina State to the east. The local government is led by a Local Government Chairman, currently named in the article as Aminu Atiku Zurmi. The area is also known for flooding, which has affected homes in recent years, and for its very hot dry season.
History
Zurmi became part of Zamfara State, which was established in 1996. The article notes that an inter-state bridge in the area was constructed in the early 1990s, four years before the establishment of the state.
Source: Wikipedia: Zurmi
Key Facts
State
Zamfara State
Chairman
Aminu Atiku Zurmi
Area
2,834 km²
Population
293,837 (2006 census)