Kano
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QUICK FACTS
*Population: 9,401,288 (2006 census) 13,076,892 (2016 forecast) – 1st of 37
*Percentage of Nigeria’s total population: 6.7%
*Population density: 467
*Landmass: 20,131 sq km (7,773 sq mi)
*Internally Generated Revenue: N31, 819,816,711.74 (2020)
**State capital: Kano
**Local Government Areas: 44
**Current Governor: Abdullahi Ganduje (All Progressive Congress)
*National Bureau of Statistics
**Kano State Government
INTRODUCTION
Kano is one of the seven states that make up the North-West geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It shares borders with Katsina to the Northwest, Jigawa to the Northeast, Bauchi to the Southeast, and Kaduna to the Southwest. The state capital is Kano.
LANDMASS, LOCATION AND POPULATION
Kano State lies at latitude 11° 30′ North and longitude 8° 30′ East. Its total land area is 20,131 square kilometres and has a population of 9,401,288 (2006 census) 13,076,892 (2016 forecast), making it one of the most populous states in Nigeria. The state has a population density of 467 and accounts for 6.7% of Nigeria’s population.
HISTORY AND PEOPLE