Bagwai
Bagwai
Garin Danmadami | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
| Nickname: BGW | |
| Coordinates: 12°09′28″N 8°08′09″E / 12.15778°N 8.13583°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Kano State |
| Area | |
• Total | 405 km2 (156 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 162,847 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 701 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KN.BA |
Bagwai is a local government area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Bagwai.
It has an area of 405 km2 and had a population of 162,847 in the 2006 census. The third biggest dam in Kano State Watari Dam is located in Bagwai. The postal code of the area is 701.