Dawakin Tofa
Dawakin Tofa | |
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LGA and town | |
| Coordinates: 12°06′10″N 8°19′53″E / 12.10278°N 8.33139°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Kano State |
| Area | |
• Total | 479 km2 (185 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 247,875 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 701 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KN.DT |
Dawakin Tofa is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Dawakin Tofa (or Dawaki) and It includes a number of cities and villages, such as Alajawa, Bagari, Bankaura, Dandalama, Jobenkun, Kaleku, Rumi and Yelwa. Hausa and Fulani ethnic divides being the two most notable tribes. The Hausa and Fufulde languages are widely spoken in the region, and Islam is the most commonly practiced religion there. The Dawakin Tofa General Hospital and the Dawakin Tofa Science College are well-known structures in Dawakin Tofa.
It has an area of 479 km2 and a population of 247,875 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 701.