Sabon Gari, Nigeria


Sabon Gari is a local government area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. It is one of the LGAs that make up the city of Zaria as well as being one of the districts of the Zazzau Emirate Council. The towns and villages are Dogarawa, Bomo, Basawa, Zabi, Samaru, Kwari, Barashi, Muchiya and Palladan. The Local Government Council is chaired by Alhaji Mohammed Usman.

Population

According to the 2016 Nigerian population census, the population of the Sabon Gari LGA is estimated at 393,300.

Geography and climate

The estimated average temperature in the LGA is 32 °C. Two major seasons exist: dry and wet. The average wind speed in the LGA is 9 km/h.

Local Government Wards

There are 11 wards in the Sabon Gari LGA, which are:
  • Samaru Ward
  • Basawa Ward
  • Bomo Ward
  • Jama'a Ward
  • Chikaji Ward
  • Dogarawa Ward
  • Hanwa Ward
  • Jushin Waje Ward
  • Muchia Ward
  • Unguwan Gabas Ward
  • Zabi Ward

Economy

Trade is a major component of Sabon Gari's economy. The LGA is home to a number of markets, including the large Sabon Gari and Samaru markets, which draw thousands of buyers and sellers of various goods. The LGA is home to a thriving agricultural industry that grows a wide range of commodities. The residents of Sabon Gari also work in leather goods, hunting and animal rearing, which are key businesses.

Institutions