# Kebbi State, Nigeria – Local government areas & Population

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State · Nigeria 

# Kebbi State

Kebbi State is a state of Nigeria. It had an estimated **5,563,907 people** in 2022 on 36,597 km² (about 152 per km²). Its main town is Birnin Kebbi. It is divided into 21 local government areas. 2,008 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 75 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 5,563,907people (2022)
- 36,597km²
- 21local government areas
- 75mapped services

## How many people live in Kebbi State?

Kebbi State had an estimated **5,563,907 people** in 2022 — 2.6% of Nigeria, 17th of 37 states. There are 1,035 women for every 1,000 men (above the Nigeria figure of 1,001). Spread over 36,597 km², that is about **152 people per km²**, 30th of 37 states.

47.3% of people are children under 15 and 2.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 16 years (it is 19 across Nigeria). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 98 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,065,385**

5–9 ****852,914**

10–14 ****711,579**

15–19 ****631,250**

20–24 ****521,150**

25–29 ****367,118**

30–34 ****284,343**

35–39 ****265,637**

40–44 ****231,398**

45–49 ****182,113**

50–54 ****142,653**

55–59 ****105,843**

60–64 ****77,689**

65–69 ****53,606**

70–74 ****35,066**

75–79 ****20,453**

80+ ****15,710**

Source: [UNFPA and United States Census Bureau - PEPFAR program via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-nga).

## Where is Kebbi State?

Kebbi State lies in [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). It borders 3 other states: [Niger State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/), [Sokoto State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/sokoto/) and [Zamfara State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/zamfara/). By area it is the 8th largest of 37 states in Nigeria. It covers 4.0% of [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). The centre of Kebbi State is about 484 km in a straight line from Abuja, the capital. The centre point is at 11.6908° N, 3.9661° 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 Kebbi State

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Kebbi State: 1 gallery; 1 museum.

- Abudullahi Fodio Central Museum · museum
- Bachaka · gallery

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: Kebbi State

- 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

- Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) · Sokoto192 km
- Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) · Niamey278 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 06:20) and shortest in Dec (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 06:55, sunset around 18:22).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 07:07 18:37 11.5 h 

Feb 07:05 18:50 11.8 h 

Mar 06:52 18:55 12.0 h 

Apr 06:33 18:55 12.4 h 

May 06:20 18:59 12.7 h 

Jun 06:20 19:08 12.8 h 

Jul 06:27 19:12 12.8 h 

Aug 06:33 19:04 12.5 h 

Sep 06:33 18:45 12.2 h 

Oct 06:33 18:26 11.9 h 

Nov 06:41 18:16 11.6 h 

Dec 06:55 18:22 11.4 h 

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.

## Local government areas of Kebbi State

Local government area Area km² Localities Services 

[Aleiro](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kebbi/aleiro/) 335 38 7 

[Arewa-Dandi](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kebbi/arewa-dandi/) 4,022 254 1 

[Argungu](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kebbi/argungu/) 1,097 89 5 

[Augie](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kebbi/augie/) 1,140 78 2 

[Bagudo](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kebbi/bagudo/) 5,084 214 2 

[Birnin Kebbi](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kebbi/birnin-kebbi/) 1,072 114 16 

[Bunza](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kebbi/bunza/) 1,104 119 3 

[Dandi](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kebbi/dandi/) 1,943 143 4 

[Fakai](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kebbi/fakai/) 2,245 161 0 

[Gwandu](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kebbi/gwandu/) 1,052 90 3 

[Jega](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kebbi/jega/) 966 83 8 

[Kalgo](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kebbi/kalgo/) 607 87 4 

[Koko/Besse](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kebbi/koko-besse/) 1,343 112 3 

[Maiyama](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kebbi/maiyama/) 1,334 78 1 

[Ngaski](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kebbi/ngaski/) 2,606 108 0 

[Sakaba](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kebbi/sakaba/) 1,452 14 1 

[Shanga](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kebbi/shanga/) 2,712 160 0 

[Suru](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kebbi/suru/) 1,568 134 3 

[Wasagu/Danko](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kebbi/wasagu-danko/) 4,095 57 4 

[Yauri](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kebbi/yauri/) 123 18 3 

[Zuru](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kebbi/zuru/) 697 11 5 

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); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Villages and localities in Kebbi State

Open gazetteers list **2,008 villages, towns and localities** in Kebbi State. The largest with a recorded population: Birnin Kebbi (108,164), Jega (73,495), Argungu (45,584), Kamba (25,568), Zuru (24,338) and Dakingari (12,558). Settlements here lie between about 139 m and 555 m above sea level (median 214 m).

- Abarsh
- Abdul Rahini
- Achikaratu Ubandawaki
- Acikaratu
- Adakaka
- Adamu
- Adawa
- Adegari
- Afaja Belo
- Afka
- Agwada
- Ahonda
- Aida
- Aile
- Akalole
- Akangala
- Akoilawa
- Akruki
- Akwara
- Alanjoni
- Alelu
- Alhaji Dula
- Aliero
- Aljena
- Aljenaari
- Alpagay
- Alsure
- Alu
- Aluhasa
- Alumadi
- Alunguci
- Alungushi
- Alwaza
- Amada
- Amanawa
- Ambere
- Ambursa
- Amdullahi
- Amiru
- Amore
- Amore Aduway
- Amugoro
- Anai
- Anderai
- Ango Gali
- Angoual Goubé Falla
- Angoual Magazi Ango
- Angwa Sarkin
- Angwan Hima
- Angwan Shiaka
- Annua
- Anzakwara
- Arause
- Arerema
- Argungu
- Asarara
- Asawaka
- Atagara
- Augi
- Augi west
- Augie
- Auta
- Auta Kilimou
- Awadi
- Baban Dutse
- Baban Jori Dikko
- Baban Kwari
- Baban-Dada
- Babarijo
- Babban Kwari
- Babulada
- Bachaka
- Badabai
- Badadi
- Badaria
- Badaria Baba
- Badaria Karimi
- Badariya
- Baeban-Tabkin
- Bagai
- Bagala
- Bagare
- Bagga
- Bagizza
- Bagoni
- Baguda
- Bagudo
- Bagura
- Baguru
- Baha
- Bahindi
- Bahoda
- Baikinrua
- Bajida
- Bak-n-Ruwa
- Baka
- Baka Tara
- Bakabe
- Bakaiyadiya
- Bakali
- Bakin Goru
- Bakin Ruwa
- Bakin Sakace
- Bakin-Turu
- Bako
- Bakoci
- Bakon Giwa
- Bakoshi
- Bakwai
- Bala
- Balalangu
- Balandari
- Balgari
- Balifolo
- Balu Argungun
- Balu Bunza
- Balulada
- Bame-Fadama
- Bami
- Bamirunji
- Bamungadi
- Banda Sule
- Bandakwai
- Bandam
- Bande
- Bangai Dogon Tapki
- Bangai Musa
- Bangalasa
- Banganna
- Bangannan
- Banganori hill
- Bangara
- Bango
- Bangola
- Bangulasa
- Bangwa
- Bani
- Bani Goro
- Banide
- Banikube
- Banizombo
- Banizumbo
- Banu Goro
- Bara
- Baraya
- Bargawa Tunga
- Bariki Daji
- Barikin Daji
- Barogu
- Basaura
- Bashi
- Bassura
- Batan Wanka
- Batarataya
- Batiaka
- Bawa
- Bawa Dan Firi
- Bawada
- Bawanka
- Bayan Dutse
- Bayawa
- Bela
- Bele Mepama
- Bele Sumbe
- Bena
- Bendu
- Beriberi
- Beriberijo
- Besse
- Bezere
- Biga Bozare
- Biga Ganwo
- Bin Yauri
- Bio-Kikwana
- Biriji
- Birnin Debi
- Birnin Kebbi
- Birnin Kebbi North
- Birnin Kebbi east
- Birnin Kebbi south
- Birnin Kuka
- Birnin Lafia
- Birnin Madi
- Birnin Mala
- Birnin Malam
- Birnin Maurida
- Birnin Tudu
- Bite
- Bodare
- Bofawa
- Bokunji
- Boma
- Bore
- Botawa
- Botoro
- Buba
- Bubuche
- Bude
- Bui
- Buka
- Buki
- Bukulu
- Bukunji
- Bula Mairmi
- Bulassa
- Bule
- Bulu-Achiku
- Bulu-Mairimi
- Bulungai
- Bunga Baba
- Bunga Sabua
- Bunza
- Buri
- Buya
- Bwi
- Cegiri
- Chakao
- Chase
- Chesgu
- Chidakai
- Chidawa
- Chiko
- Chimpamini
- Chinchinna
- Chitte
- Chumu
- Cibiki Baba
- Cibiki Karimi
- Cirairai
- Daba
- Dabaga
- Dabai
- Daban Dutse
- Dabere
- Dabu
- Dadadi
- Dadi
- Dagere
- Dagimi
- Dago
- Dagwabro
- Dahole
- Dakala
- Daki
- Dakin Gari
- Dakingari
- Dalatu
- Dalija
- Dalijam
- Dalwa
- Damana
- Damase
- Damba
- Dambo Gaji
- Dan Maitaba
- Dan Makarwa
- Dan Sakara
- Dan-Matari
- Dan-Umoru
- Danbibiri
- Danca
- Dandashe
- Dandawa
- Dandize
- Danga
- Dangamaji
- Dangkel
- Dangoma
- Dangwon
- Danhadi
- Danholi
- Dania
- Daniki
- Danindo
- Danjema
- Dankal
- Dankanowa
- Dankatanga
- Dankiria
- Danmagira
- Danmawa
- Dantanbari
- Dantani
- Dantawoye
- Danwarai
- Danzomu
- Danzugu
- Darana
- Dariya
- Darko
- Dasalam
- Daura
- Dawa
- Dayo
- Demo
- Deni Birni
- Denyeku
- Derri
- Diggi
- Digiza
- Diki
- Dikko
- Dimbogo
- Dirinbaji
- Dirinbaji East
- Dirindaji
- Dodoru
- Dogan Sarki
- Dogo Daji
- Dogon Daji
- Dogon Kade
- Dogon Miaw
- Dogondaji-Karaye
- Dogoruwa
- Doke
- Dole Bandam
- Dolekaina
- Dolé
- Dongomi
- Donko
- Dorai
- Doya
- Drumeiru
- Duduke
- Dufua
- Dugama
- Dugan Daji
- Dugu Bangu
- Dugu Raha
- Dugu-Tsofo
- Dugua
- Duhua
- Duka
- Dukki
- Duko
- Dukushi
- Dulmeru
- Dundiye
- Dungere
- Duruwa
- Dutse
- Dutse Fakara
- Dutsel
- Dutsin Keiwa
- Dutsin Mari
- Dutsin Sabtaka
- East Argungu
- Eideya
- Etene
- Eyaka
- Fadisonko
- Fagada
- Fagada Maidaji
- Fakai
- Fakon Zamau
- Fala
- Falde
- Fanadi
- Fanna
- Farankya
- Faratu
- Fari Ruwa
- Farin-Ruwa
- Farsangu
- Federi
- Felende
- Ferin-Kaya
- Feske Baba
- Fingilla
- Finguila
- Firishi
- Foge
- Fokku
- Foraye
- Fore
- Futawa
- Gaba-Mata
- Gabon Gari Nachini
- Gadanga
- Gadangawa
- Gadansamu
- Gafadi
- Gagan-Tagwaye
- Gajeri
- Gajeri Alu
- Galadima
- Galaro Kongoro
- Galaro Sani
- Galbe Tsilela
- Galbi
- Gamba
- Gamii
- Gamji
- Gamu Gaku
- Gamuzza
- Ganau
- Gandatobe
- Gandu
- Gandu Samu
- Gandu-Dambo

…and 1,608 more.

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 Kebbi State

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

### Water

135 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank; 1 lake.

- Bagare River
- Bakusi River
- Buwa
- Fona River
- Galewa
- Gaminda
- Gayan Gulbe
- Gotoma River
- Gulbi Buka
- Gulbin-Ka
- Gulma
- Gwombe River
- Ilogourou
- Kainji Reservoir
- Langido Lake
- Mororo
- R. Sokoto
- RIver Danzaki
- RIver Gupba
- RIver Hel
- RIver Kashapa
- RIver Mamma Dogo
- River Aduku
- River Angu

…and 113 more.

### Coast and islands

2 islands.

- Foge Island
- Mugatare Island

### Hills and mountains

122 hills; 1 valley.

- Madinu Hill · 555 m
- Kazuwa Hill · 502 m
- Argun Hill · 427 m
- Moroagba Hill · 377 m
- Biongbe Hill · 373 m
- Mai-Jan Fula Hill · 361 m
- Jaraore Hill · 340 m
- Kankara Hill · 333 m
- Ilo Hill · 319 m
- Dukoji Hill · 316 m
- Dutsen Bangi Hill · 316 m
- Gilini Hill · 316 m
- Buzi Hill · 315 m
- Sobaki Hill · 315 m
- Asama Hill · 313 m
- Aguluu Hill · 312 m
- Rosa Hill · 310 m
- Kago Hill · 309 m
- Marko Hill · 307 m
- Gora Hill · 305 m
- Aliero Hill · 301 m
- Angumoru Hill · 301 m
- Rann Gora Hill · 299 m
- Bulu Hill · 297 m

…and 99 more.

### Forests and nature

17 forest reserves.

- Bagga Forest Reserve
- Belare Native Area Forest Reserve
- Dende Native Area Forest Reserve
- Gajia Forest Reserve
- Gayi Forest Reserve
- Giro Forest Reserve
- Gwandu Native Administration Forest Reserve
- Illoka Oje Forest Reserve
- Kasanu Forest Reserve
- Kasanu Gandun Daji Forest Reserve
- Lema Forest Reserve
- Mohono Forest Reserve
- Sainyinan Native Area Forest Reserve
- Wasagu Sakaba Forest Reserve
- Wasaini Forest Reserve
- Wasaini Native Area Forest Reserve
- Yauri Native Area Forest Reserve

### History

1 ruin; 1 palace.

- Dantanka
- Mahuta

### Getting around

2 airfields; 1 airport.

- Sir. Ahmadu Bello International Airport
- Tuga
- Zuru

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 Kebbi State and the best time to visit

In Kebbi State, the warmest month is Apr (average 33 °C) and the coolest is Dec (24 °C). About 828 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (243 mm) and the driest Jan (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to February**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 0 

Feb 28 1 

Mar 31 6 

Apr 33 21 

May 31 69 

Jun 29 107 

Jul 27 167 

Aug 26 243 

Sep 27 162 

Oct 27 50 

Nov 26 1 

Dec 24 0 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kebbi State

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

- Hospitals36
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps6
- Hotels6
- Shopping malls1
- Schools4
- Colleges and universities14
- Restaurants4
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics1

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.

## Quick answers

- Where is Kebbi State?In Nigeria
- What is the population of Kebbi State?5,563,907 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kebbi State?About 16 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kebbi State?About 152 people per km²
- What borders Kebbi State?Niger State, Sokoto State and Zamfara State
- What is there to see in Kebbi State?Abudullahi Fodio Central Museum, Bachaka
- What time zone is Kebbi State in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Kebbi State?Naira (NGN)
- What language is spoken in Kebbi State?English, Hausa, Yoruba (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kebbi State?2,008 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kebbi State?Settlements lie between 139 m and 555 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Kebbi State?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Kebbi State?Madinu Hill (555 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kebbi State?October to February
- How many hospitals are in Kebbi State?36 mapped
- How many banks are in Kebbi State?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kebbi State?6 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kebbi State?NG022 (OCHA common operational dataset)