# Gwale LGA, Kano State – Villages, Map & Nearest Services

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kano/gwale/

Local government area · Kano State 

# Gwale

Gwale is a local government area (LGA) of Nigeria in Kano State. It covers **23.6 km²**. 24 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 78 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 23.6km²
- 78mapped services
- 485 mtypical elevation

## Where is Gwale?

Gwale lies in [Kano State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kano/), [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). It borders 4 other local government areas: [Dala](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kano/dala/), [Kano Municipal](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kano/kano-municipal/), [Kumbotso](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kano/kumbotso/) and [Ungogo](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kano/ungogo/). By area it is the 758th largest of 774 local government areas in Nigeria. It covers 0.1% of [Kano State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kano/). The centre of Gwale is about 342 km in a straight line from Abuja, the capital. It is about 4.4 km from Kano, the main town of Kano State. The centre point is at 11.9778° N, 8.4836° 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).

## Things to see in and around Gwale

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Gwale: 3 monuments.

- Kofar Famfo · monument
- Kofar Gadan Kaya · monument
- Kofar Kabuga · monument

### Nearby, outside Gwale

- Kofar Naisa · monument, Kano Municipal3.2 km
- Kano Emir's Palace · castle or fort, Kano Municipal4.0 km
- Kano Emir's Palace Main Gate (Kofar Kudu) · castle or fort, Kano Municipal4.1 km
- National Museum Gidan Makama Kano · museum, Kano Municipal4.2 km
- Kofar Dan Agundi · monument, Kano Municipal4.3 km
- Emir's Palace · attraction, Kano Municipal4.3 km
- Dala Hill · attraction, Dala4.3 km
- Kofar Dawanau · monument, Dala4.6 km
- Sabuwar Kofa · monument, Kano Municipal4.9 km
- Kano State Zoological Garden · attraction, Kano Municipal5.0 km
- Kofar Wambai · monument, Kano Municipal5.1 km
- Kofar Mata · monument, Kano Municipal5.3 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Gwale

- 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

- Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) · Kano8.7 km
- Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport (DKA) · Katsina145 km

### Nearest railway station

Kano (Fagge), about 6.5 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 06:01) and shortest in Dec (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 06:38, sunset around 18:03).

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 Gwale

Open gazetteers list **24 villages, towns and localities** in Gwale.

- Buk Old Site
- Dandago
- Diso
- Dorayi
- Dorayi Karama
- Gaen
- Galadanchi
- Goron Dutse 1
- Goron Dutse 2
- Gwale Rinji
- Gwale Unguwar Lalle
- Gyaranya
- Jaen
- Kabuga
- Kabuga Housing Estate
- Kabuga Salanta North
- Kabuga Salanta South
- Lokon Makera
- Makasa
- Mandawari
- Sani Mai Nagge
- Tudun Yola
- WATC Quarters
- Yan Alewa

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 Gwale

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

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Goron Dutse Hill · 505 m

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 Gwale and the best time to visit

In Gwale, the warmest month is May (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Jan (21 °C). About 628 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (204 mm) and the driest Jan (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **September to March**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 21 0 

Feb 24 0 

Mar 28 8 

Apr 31 18 

May 31 48 

Jun 30 71 

Jul 28 144 

Aug 26 204 

Sep 27 105 

Oct 27 23 

Nov 24 8 

Dec 21 0 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Gwale

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital School of Health Information Management: Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano · Gwale 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.97977&mlon=8.49703#map=17/11.97977/8.49703) 

Bank Zenith Bank · Gwale 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.98618&mlon=8.48041#map=17/11.98618/8.48041) 

Petrol pump AYM Shafa filling station · Gwale 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.98647&mlon=8.48071#map=17/11.98647/8.48071) 

Hotel Zeen noor Hotels LTD · Ungogo 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.98085&mlon=8.46427#map=17/11.98085/8.46427) 

Mall Best Medix Pharmacy and Stores · Gwale 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.98660&mlon=8.49577#map=17/11.98660/8.49577) 

School Aminu Kano College of Islamic and Legal Studies · Gwale 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.97874&mlon=8.49470#map=17/11.97874/8.49470) 

College Department Of Physics BUK · Gwale 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.97995&mlon=8.48033#map=17/11.97995/8.48033) 

Police station Sharada Police Station · Kumbotso 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.96949&mlon=8.46695#map=17/11.96949/8.46695) 

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 Gwale

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

- Hospitals5
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps5
- Hotels1
- Shopping malls1
- Schools51
- Colleges and universities9
- Pharmacies4
- 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 Kano State

- Ajingi
- Albasu
- Bagwai
- Bebeji
- Bichi
- Bunkure
- Dala
- Dambatta
- Dawakin Kudu
- Dawakin Tofa
- Doguwa
- Fagge
- Gabasawa
- Garko
- Garum Mallam
- Gaya
- Gezawa
- 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

## Quick answers

- Where is Gwale?In Kano State, Nigeria
- What borders Gwale?Dala, Kano Municipal, Kumbotso and Ungogo
- What is there to see in Gwale?Kofar Famfo, Kofar Gadan Kaya, Kofar Kabuga
- What time zone is Gwale in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Gwale?Naira (NGN)
- What language is spoken in Gwale?English, Hausa, Yoruba (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Gwale?24 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the highest point in Gwale?Goron Dutse Hill (505 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Gwale?September to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Gwale?School of Health Information Management: Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, about 1.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Gwale?Zenith Bank, about 1.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Gwale?AYM Shafa filling station, about 1.0 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Gwale?5 mapped
- How many banks are in Gwale?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Gwale?5 mapped
- What is the P-code of Gwale?NG020018 (OCHA common operational dataset)