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
LGA and town
Birnin Magaji/Kiyaw
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 12°28′N 6°54′E
Country Nigeria
StateZamfara State
Area
  Total1,188 km2 (459 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
  Total178,619
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
882
ISO 3166 codeNG.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

  1. "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.


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