Takai LGA, Kano State

Takai Local Government Area (LGA), with its headquarters situated in Takai town within the Kano South Senatorial District, encompasses an area of approximately 666.3 square kilometers. The 2006 census recorded a population of 202,639. However, by 2022, estimates suggest a significant population increase to around 333,300. This growth translates to a population density of approximately 500.2 individuals per square kilometer.The economy of Takai LGA is predominantly agricultural, with residents engaged in farming activities such as the cultivation of rice, millet, sorghum, and groundnuts. Livestock rearing, particularly cattle and goats, also contributes to the local economy. Trade is facilitated through local markets, where agricultural produce and livestock are bought and sold. The postal code for Takai LGA is 712. Geographically, it is situated at approximately 11°35′N and 9°07′E 

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FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN47,538,633,983.08
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN534,744,264.86
-10.4%
January 2026
NGN596,484,877.12
-3.0%
December 2025
NGN614,996,014.13
+14.1%
November 2025
NGN538,869,605.63
-11.4%
October 2025
NGN608,267,191.64
-4.2%
September 2025
NGN635,199,806.88
+0.0%

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