Birnin Magaji/Kiyaw
Birnin Magaji/Kiyaw is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Birnin Magaji (or Magare) in the north of the LGA at12°33′00″N 6°49′00″E. The LGA is also named from the town of Kiyaw (or Kiawa) to the south.
Birnin Magaji/Kiyaw | |
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LGA and town | |
  Birnin Magaji/Kiyaw Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°28′N 6°54′E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Zamfara State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,188 km2 (459 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 178,619 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 882 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.ZA.BM |
It has an area of 1,188 km2 and a population of 178,619 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 882.[1]
References
- "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
State capital: Gusau | ||
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