Local Government in Kano State: Full List of 44 LGAs & Headquarters (2026)

Kano State is the administrative powerhouse of Northern Nigeria. It is uniquely distinguished as the state with the highest number of Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria, totaling 44.

In 2026, these local governments are undergoing a massive transformation. Following Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s 2026 defection to the APC to align with the central government, a record ₦1.47 Trillion Budget was signed into law, specifically targeting grassroots infrastructure and Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) reforms across all 44 councils.

Full List of the 44 Local Government Areas in Kano State

For administrative efficiency, Kano’s LGAs are often grouped into the Metropolitan Area (the city center) and the Outer Districts (rural and semi-urban).

S/N	LGA	Headquarters	Category
1	Ajingi	Ajingi	Rural
2	Albasu	Albasu	Rural
3	Bagwai	Bagwai	Rural
4	Bebeji	Bebeji	Rural
5	Bichi	Bichi	Semi-Urban
6	Bunkure	Bunkure	Rural
7	Dala	Gwanmaja	Metropolitan
8	Dambatta	Dambatta	Semi-Urban
9	Dawakin Kudu	Dawakin Kudu	Semi-Urban
10	Dawakin Tofa	Dawakin Tofa	Semi-Urban
11	Doguwa	Riruwai	Rural
12	Fagge	Waje	Metropolitan
13	Gabasawa	Zakirai	Rural
14	Garko	Garko	Rural
15	Garun Mallam	Garun Mallam	Rural
16	Gaya	Gaya	Semi-Urban
17	Gezawa	Gezawa	Rural
18	Gwale	Gwale	Metropolitan
19	Gwarzo	Gwarzo	Semi-Urban
20	Kabo	Kabo	Rural
21	Kano Municipal	Kofar Kudu	Metropolitan
22	Karaye	Karaye	Semi-Urban
23	Kibiya	Kibiya	Rural
24	Kiru	Kiru	Rural
25	Kumbotso	Kumbotso	Metropolitan
26	Kunchi	Kunchi	Rural
27	Kura	Kura	Rural
28	Madobi	Madobi	Rural
29	Makoda	Makoda	Rural
30	Minjibir	Minjibir	Rural
31	Nassarawa	Bompai	Metropolitan
32	Rano	Rano	Semi-Urban
33	Rimin Gado	Rimin Gado	Rural
34	Rogo	Rogo	Rural
35	Shanono	Shanono	Rural
36	Sumaila	Sumaila	Rural
37	Takai	Takai	Rural
38	Tarauni	Unguwa Uku	Metropolitan
39	Tofa	Tofa	Rural
40	Tsanyawa	Tsanyawa	Rural
41	Tudun Wada	Tudun Wada	Rural
42	Ungogo	Ungogo	Metropolitan
43	Warawa	Warawa	Rural
44	Wudil	Wudil	Semi-Urban

*Data updated for the 2026 administrative cycle. Kano State maintains 44 LGAs, the highest in Nigeria. Metropolitan LGAs form the core of Kano City.

The 2026 Kano Metropolitan Area

The "Kano Metropolitan Area" consists of 8 key LGAs (Dala, Fagge, Gwale, Kano Municipal, Nassarawa, Tarauni, Ungogo, and Kumbotso). In 2026, this region is the focus of the Kano Urban Renewal Project, which includes:

• Flyover Expansions: New traffic management structures in Fagge and Nassarawa.

• Market Modernization: Massive reconstruction of the Singer Market following the February 2026 fire, supported by a ₦5 Billion federal intervention fund.

• Digital Governance: The rollout of the new digital IGR collection system to reduce over-reliance on federal allocations.

Kano Local Government FAQ

Which state has the highest number of local governments in Nigeria? Kano State has the highest number with 44 LGAs. For comparison, Lagos has 20 (plus 37 LCDAs), and Bayelsa has only 8.

Who is the Governor of Kano State in 2026? The Governor is Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf. In early 2026, he famously moved from the NNPP to the APC to facilitate better synergy with the federal government.

What is the administrative capital of Kano State? The capital is Kano City, with the main administrative functions centered in the Kano Municipal and Nassarawa Local Government Areas.

2026 Update: Market Recovery Fund

Following the February 2026 Singer Market fire, the Federal Government has approved ₦5 Billion to assist traders across the Kano Metropolitan LGAs. All affected business owners should register at their respective LGA headquarters.