Danbatta Dambatta Dambarta |
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LGA and town | |
Nickname(s): Garin Jayau | |
Motto: Batta ka dawo | |
Location in Nigeria | |
Coordinates: 12°25′59″N 8°30′55″E / 12.43306°N 8.51528°ECoordinates: 12°25′59″N 8°30′55″E / 12.43306°N 8.51528°E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Kano State |
Government | |
• Type | Multi party Democracy |
• Honourable Chairman, | Muhammad Abdullahi Kore |
Area | |
• Total | 732 km2 (283 sq mi) |
Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 207,968 |
Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
3-digit postal code prefix | 702 |
ISO 3166 code | NG.KN.DM |
Danbatta (or Dambatta or Dambarta) is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. It is located about 49 miles north of Kano city, and has headquarters at Danbatta town located on the A2 highway.
It has an area of 732 km² and a population of 207,968 at the 2006 census. The town is the location for the Audu Bako School of Agriculture.
The postal code of the area is 702.