# Igabi LGA, Kaduna State – Villages, Map & Nearest Services

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/igabi/

Local government area · Kaduna State 

# Igabi

Igabi is a local government area (LGA) of Nigeria in Kaduna State. It covers **3,391.9 km²**. 142 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 85 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 3,392km²
- 85mapped services
- 621 mtypical elevation

## Where is Igabi?

Igabi lies in [Kaduna State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/), [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). It borders 9 other local government areas: [Birnin-Gwari](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/birnin-gwari/), [Chikun](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/chikun/), [Giwa](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/giwa/), [Kaduna North](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/kaduna-north/), [Kaduna South](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/kaduna-south/), [Kajuru](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/kajuru/), [Kauru](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/kauru/), [Soba](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/soba/) and [Zaria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/zaria/). By area it is the 51st largest of 774 local government areas in Nigeria. It covers 7.7% of [Kaduna State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/). The centre of Igabi is about 187 km in a straight line from Abuja, the capital. It is about 25 km from Kaduna, the main town of Kaduna State. The centre point is at 10.7426° N, 7.4836° E.

Source: [Office for the Surveyor General of the Federation of Nigeria (OSGOF), Ehealth, United Nations Cartographic Section (UNCS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-nga).

## Know before you go: Igabi

- Time zoneUTC+1, no daylight saving · Africa/Lagos
- CurrencyNaira (NGN)
- Country calling code+234
- LanguagesEnglish, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fulah
- Plug typesType D, G · 230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Kaduna International Airport (KAD) · Kaduna19 km
- Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) · Kano184 km

### Nearest railway station

Kaduna North (Kaduna North), about 23 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 06:07) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:40, sunset around 18:10).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Igabi

Open gazetteers list **142 villages, towns and localities** in Igabi. The largest with a recorded population: Igabi (8,840). Settlements here lie between about 575 m and 690 m above sea level (median 621 m).

- Afaka
- Amana
- Anaba
- Anguwan Rufai
- Anguwan Sarkin Noma
- Anguwan Sauro
- Ashehu
- Baka
- Bargu
- Baushe
- Bibori
- Bikaratu
- Bina
- Birnin Barwa
- Birnin Yero
- Bongo
- Burkornu
- Chi-Patake
- Chimana
- Dallatu
- Dan Galadima
- Dawka
- Dega
- Dunki
- Dusa Ma
- Dutsen Mai
- Fadaman Gande
- Fan Shanu
- Fatima
- Gani
- Gargi
- Gidan Bawa
- Gidan Gayan
- Gidan Sarkin Lau
- Gidan Tiraki
- Gigane
- Girku
- Gwaraji
- Hausawan Bugai
- Ibada
- Ibago
- Ifira
- Igabi
- Iruga
- Jaji
- Jama an Sani Baka
- Jigiro
- Jiura
- Kabar
- Kabobo
- Kafi
- Kafin Bangoji
- Kafin Sani
- Kakura
- Kan Gimi
- Kan Girni
- Kan Rafi
- Kankurmi
- Kargo
- Kashiramu
- Katabu
- Kawara
- Kerawa
- Keteren Banki
- Kigo
- Kitikuri
- Kuchiwa
- Kusharki
- Kutako
- Kwaro
- Labar
- Laima
- Ligarma
- Likora
- Magami
- Magani
- Magura
- Mai Gishiri
- Maje
- Marachi
- Mashi
- Mashigi
- Mazagamo
- Mazakar
- Mazakari
- Mazangamo
- Munboude
- Mungaye
- Pa
- Pagachi
- Parakwai
- Pauta
- Rafin Kura
- Randage
- Rigachikum
- Rigacikun
- Rigyasa
- Rihogi
- Rikoka
- Rimi
- Rumana
- Runji
- Sabon Birni
- Sabon Birnin Yero
- Sabon Dutsen Mai
- Sabon Gari
- Sabon Turunku
- Sanda
- Sanfo
- Sarwani
- Sarwoni
- Shigagi
- Sobawa
- Tabarau
- Tami
- Tarabbe
- Tuba
- Tudun Jatau
- Tudun Wada
- Tungan Madaki
- Turun Kawa
- Turunku
- Ungwan Ashau
- Ungwan Chori
- Ungwan Damada
- Ungwan Dandaba
- Ungwan Daudu
- Ungwan Kajinjiri
- Ungwan Liman Riyawa
- Ungwan Ma Aji
- Ungwan Madaki
- Ungwan Magawata
- Ungwan Sar Pawa
- Ungwan Sarkin Baka
- Ungwan Tama
- Wusono
- Yalwa
- Zangon Aya
- Zargina
- Zartake
- Zato
- Zaure

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Igabi

Named natural and historic features inside Igabi, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

24 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank.

- Kangimi Reservoir
- Kinkiba
- River Chidawaki
- River Chikaji
- River Damari
- River Galma
- River Girifata
- River Gora
- River Gora
- River Gudufe
- River Jaware
- River Karami
- River Kawara
- River Kerawa
- River Kucheri
- River Kura
- River Kwara
- River Malun
- River Ribako
- River Rimi
- River Rinako
- River Rumana
- River Ruzu
- River Sanda

…and 1 more.

### Hills and mountains

7 hills.

- Turunku Hill · 740 m
- Chimirkwa Hill · 674 m
- Wurara Hill · 669 m
- Todun Kworo Hill · 664 m
- Dutsin Kwiken Hill · 651 m
- Tsaunin Doka Hill · 626 m
- Gwagwa Hill · 622 m

### Forests and nature

5 forest reserves.

- Afaka Forest Reserve
- Anara Forest Reserve
- Labar Forest Reserve
- Ribako Forest Reserve
- Rigachikun Forest Reserve

### Getting around

1 airport; 1 airfield.

- Jaji
- Kaduna

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Igabi and the best time to visit

In Igabi, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Dec (21 °C). About 1,399 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (326 mm) and the driest Dec (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to April**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 21 1 

Feb 25 4 

Mar 27 26 

Apr 28 86 

May 27 134 

Jun 25 169 

Jul 24 300 

Aug 23 326 

Sep 24 254 

Oct 24 87 

Nov 23 11 

Dec 21 0 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Igabi

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Jaji Military Cantonement Hospital · Igabi 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.83751&mlon=7.57665#map=17/10.83751/7.57665) 

Bank Stanbic IBTC Bank · Kaduna North 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.58272&mlon=7.44618#map=17/10.58272/7.44618) 

ATM Sterling Bank ATM · Kaduna North 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.53200&mlon=7.45160#map=17/10.53200/7.45160) 

Petrol pump Conoil · Igabi 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.64672&mlon=7.47258#map=17/10.64672/7.47258) 

Hotel Fifth Chukker · Igabi 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.69983&mlon=7.53517#map=17/10.69983/7.53517) 

Mall Hadidi Shopping Complex · Kaduna North 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.54717&mlon=7.46381#map=17/10.54717/7.46381) 

School Martin Luther Agwai International Peace Keeping Centre · Igabi 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.81136&mlon=7.54397#map=17/10.81136/7.54397) 

College Fifth Chukker Equestrian Academy · Igabi 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.69618&mlon=7.51484#map=17/10.69618/7.51484) 

Police station Kaduna State Police Command · Kaduna North 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.52053&mlon=7.43338#map=17/10.52053/7.43338) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Igabi

Places mapped inside Igabi in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals8
- Petrol pumps5
- Hotels2
- Schools7
- Colleges and universities62
- Restaurants1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other local government areas in Kaduna State

- Birnin-Gwari
- Chikun
- Giwa
- Ikara
- Jaba
- Jema'a
- Kachia
- Kaduna North
- Kaduna South
- Kagarko
- Kajuru
- Kaura
- Kauru
- Kubau
- Kudan
- Lere
- Markafi
- Sabon-Gari
- Sanga
- Soba
- Zango-Kataf
- Zaria

## Quick answers

- Where is Igabi?In Kaduna State, Nigeria
- What borders Igabi?Birnin-Gwari, Chikun, Giwa, Kaduna North, Kaduna South, Kajuru, Kauru, Soba and Zaria
- What time zone is Igabi in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Igabi?Naira (NGN)
- What language is spoken in Igabi?English, Hausa, Yoruba (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Igabi?142 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Igabi?Settlements lie between 575 m and 690 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Igabi?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Igabi?Turunku Hill (740 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Igabi?October to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Igabi?Jaji Military Cantonement Hospital, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Igabi?Stanbic IBTC Bank, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Igabi?Sterling Bank ATM, about 24 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Igabi?Conoil, about 11 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Igabi?8 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Igabi?5 mapped
- What is the P-code of Igabi?NG019004 (OCHA common operational dataset)