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

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

Local government area · Kano State 

# Kiru

Kiru is a local government area (LGA) of Nigeria in Kano State. It covers **904.5 km²**. Its main town is Kiru. 121 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 21 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 904km²
- 21mapped services
- 552 mtypical elevation

## Where is Kiru?

Kiru lies in [Kano State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kano/), [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). It borders 7 other local government areas: [Bebeji](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kano/bebeji/), [Ikara](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/ikara/), [Kabo](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kano/kabo/), [Karaye](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kano/karaye/), [Madobi](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kano/madobi/), [Rogo](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kano/rogo/) and [Tudun Wada](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kano/tudun-wada/). By area it is the 323rd largest of 774 local government areas in Nigeria. It covers 4.5% of [Kano State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kano/). The centre of Kiru is about 286 km in a straight line from Abuja, the capital. It is about 66 km from Kano, the main town of Kano State. The centre point is at 11.5527° N, 8.1143° 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: Kiru

- 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) · Kano71 km
- Kaduna International Airport (KAD) · Kaduna129 km

### Nearest railway station

Auchan Station (Ikara), about 19 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 06:03) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:39, sunset around 18:06).

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 Kiru

Open gazetteers list **121 villages, towns and localities** in Kiru. The largest with a recorded population: Dan Gora (7,907). Settlements here lie between about 487 m and 632 m above sea level (median 552 m).

- Acilafiya
- Agalawa Kwari
- Algaita
- Ba'Awa Cikin Gari
- Bada A
- Bada B
- Badafi
- Bauda
- Bauda Cikin Gari
- Baure
- Ba’awa
- Bisi
- Buraimawa
- Chau Chau
- Chikada
- Ciromawa
- Dambo
- Dan Gora
- Dan Soshiya
- Danashina
- Danbaure
- Dashi
- Daurawa
- Daurawar Kwari
- Dukawa Cikin Gari
- Duku
- Dumi
- Gabari
- Gazau
- Gidan Ayu
- Gidan Bagobiri
- Gidan Barde
- Gidan Bawa
- Gidan Dan Lami
- Gidan Dankaka
- Gidan Darma
- Gidan Gajere
- Gidan Gandu
- Gidan Gwaja
- Gidan Habu
- Gidan Lebura
- Gidan Liman
- Gidan Mai Duniya
- Gidan Maishinkafa
- Gidan Mallam Mati
- Gidan Nayaka
- Gidan Rogo
- Gidan Umaru
- Guraraj
- Hayin Dan Sallau
- Hayin Gwarmai
- Huntu
- Jama an
- Jedi
- Kabonli
- Kadanji
- Kafin Maiyaki
- Kamfato
- Kankan
- Kapangaru
- Kariya
- Katsalle
- Kayarda
- Kiru
- Kogo
- Kotoko
- Kunkurawa A
- Kwabe
- Kwaian
- Kwan Goro
- Kyarana
- Limido Kwai
- Madaki
- Madatai
- Madiya
- Maizaure
- Makera
- Mallam Bature
- Mamku
- Maraku
- Maska
- Mayanu
- Rangas
- Ringin Mauam
- Rinji
- Rinjin Malam
- Sabon Garin Zango B
- Sabuwar Abuja
- Sabuwar Badafi
- Sagi
- Sakarma
- Shafe
- Tsaudawa
- Tsohurwar Badafi
- Turame
- Unguwar Kaka
- Unguwar Kudu
- Unguwar Mani
- Unguwar Rimi
- Unguwar Talle
- Ungwan Banebari
- Ungwan Danjuma
- Ungwan Dawaki
- Ungwan Gabari
- Ungwan Gara
- Ungwan Kaka
- Ungwan Maikora
- Ungwan Mayola
- Ungwan Musa
- Ungwan Oba
- Ungwan Rimi
- Ungwan Salihu
- Ungwan Sha 1
- Ungwan Sulai
- Yako
- Yako Kofar Fada
- Yakum
- Yalwa
- Zam
- Zora
- Zuwo

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 Kiru

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

### Water

19 rivers and streams.

- River Barsu
- River Dan Damido
- River Dumi
- River Fanga
- River Fasa Koka
- River Gya
- River Juma
- River Karafi
- River Kunza
- River Kwanroso
- River Kwiya
- River Magaga
- River Magaga
- River Masama
- River Natare
- River Sagi
- River Sayasaya
- River Tukupe
- River Zara

### Hills and mountains

3 hills.

- Kariya Hill · 631 m
- Funtun Hill · 618 m
- Koka Hill · 560 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 Kiru and the best time to visit

In Kiru, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Jan (21 °C). About 833 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (240 mm) and the driest Jan (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to March and June**.

- 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 5 

Apr 30 32 

May 29 77 

Jun 28 97 

Jul 26 193 

Aug 25 240 

Sep 25 149 

Oct 26 37 

Nov 24 4 

Dec 21 0 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kiru

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Dangora Primary Health Centre · Kiru 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.53609&mlon=8.15728#map=17/11.53609/8.15728) 

Petrol pump TotalEnergies · Garum Mallam 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.70000&mlon=8.40000#map=17/11.70000/8.40000) 

School Sam Brilliants College · Kiru 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.76845&mlon=8.28664#map=17/11.76845/8.28664) 

College Nigerian Law School,Bagauda,Kano State. · Bebeji 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.57771&mlon=8.37985#map=17/11.57771/8.37985) 

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 Kiru

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

- Hospitals20
- Schools1

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
- Gwale
- Gwarzo
- Kabo
- Kano Municipal
- Karaye
- Kibiya
- 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 Kiru?In Kano State, Nigeria
- What borders Kiru?Bebeji, Ikara, Kabo, Karaye, Madobi, Rogo and Tudun Wada
- What time zone is Kiru in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Kiru?Naira (NGN)
- What language is spoken in Kiru?English, Hausa, Yoruba (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kiru?121 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kiru?Settlements lie between 487 m and 632 m
- What is the highest point in Kiru?Kariya Hill (631 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kiru?October to March and June
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kiru?Dangora Primary Health Centre, about 5.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kiru?TotalEnergies, about 35 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Kiru?20 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kiru?NG020024 (OCHA common operational dataset)