Faskari
Faskari | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
| Motto: Ta Danyabani | |
| Coordinates: 11°43′N 7°02′E / 11.717°N 7.033°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Katsina State |
| Established | 1989 |
| Government | |
| • Chairman | Alhaji Bala Faskari |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,750 km2 (680 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 Census) | |
• Total | 196,035 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 830 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KT.FA |
Faskari is a town and Local Government Area (LGA) in Katsina State, northern Nigeria. The population of the LGA was 125,181 as of 2003. The current Sarki (Emir) is Eng. Aminu Tukur Saidu, and the Executive Chairman is Honourable Bala Faskari, an APC member.