Danja, Nigeria
Danja | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
| Coordinates: 11°23′N 7°34′E / 11.383°N 7.567°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Katsina State |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local Government |
| Area | |
• Total | 501 km2 (193 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 125,703 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 831 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KT.DJ |
Danja is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in the town of Danja.
Danja Local government was created on 27 September 1991 following the creation of additional Local Government Areas throughout the country in 1991, with Danja Town as its headquarters, it was carved out of the former Bakori Local Government Area.