Garko, Nigeria

Garko
LGA and town
Garko Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 11°39′N 8°54′E / 11.650°N 8.900°E / 11.650; 8.900Coordinates: 11°39′N 8°54′E / 11.650°N 8.900°E / 11.650; 8.900
Country	Nigeria
State	Kano State
Area
• Total	450 km² (170 sq mi)
Population (2006 census)
• Total	162,500
Time zone	WAT (UTC+1)
3-digit postal code prefix	712
ISO 3166 code	NG.KN.GK

Garko is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Garko on the A237 highway.

It has an area of 450 km² and a population of 162,500 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 712.^[1]

References

Kano State

State capital: Kano

LGAs	Ajingi Albasu Bagwai Bebeji Bichi Bunkure Dala Dambatta Dawakin Kudu Dawakin Tofa Doguwa Fagge Gabasawa Garko Garun Mallam Gaya Gezawa Gwale Gwarzo Kabo Kano Municipal Karaye Kibiya Kiru Kumbotso Kunchi Kura Madobi Makoda Minjibir Nasarawa Rano Rimin Gado Rogo Shanono Sumaila Takai Tarauni Tofa Tsanyawa Tudun Wada Ungogo Warawa Wudil

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