Tsanyawa LGA, Kano State

Tsanyawa Local Government Area (LGA) is headquartered in Tsanyawa Town and is situated within the Kano North Senatorial District. The population was recorded as 157,730 in the 2006 census and was estimated to have increased to 259,400 by 2022.  Tsanyawa LGA encompasses a land area of 544.1 square kilometers, resulting in a population density of approximately 476.8 people per square kilometer as of 2022.The economy of Tsanyawa revolves around agriculture, including the cultivation of grains and vegetables. Tsanyawa is also known for its local markets and traditional crafts. The postal code for Tsanyawa is 703, and its coordinates are 12.3°N and 8°E.

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FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN42,829,280,714.29
Current Year Funding
16.7% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
February 2026
NGN491,822,532.51
-10.8%
January 2026
NGN551,312,768.52
-1.6%
December 2025
NGN560,487,193.82
+14.5%
November 2025
NGN489,530,761.15
-11.5%
October 2025
NGN553,248,896.10
-4.4%
September 2025
NGN578,502,963.41
+0.0%

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