Kaura Namoda is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Kaura-Namoda, home to the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura-Namoda. It has an area of 868 km2 and a population of 281,367 at the 2006 census.

History

Kaura Namoda was founded in 1807 by Muhammadu Namoda, who was a prince of Alibawa ruling family of Zurmi and a 19th century military genius. Namoda fought alongside the Sokoto jihadists and was appointed Sarkin Zamfara. However, Zamfara never became an emirate. The town was an important regional center in the early 20th century, largely due to its location as the terminus of the railway.

Postal code

The postal code of the area is 882.

Climate

The district has an annual temperature of 30.31oC, 82.13 rainy days, and 61.59 millimetres of precipitation.

Transport

It is served by a station at the terminus of a branch line of the western line of the national railway network. In 2014, this line is proposed to be rehabilitated and extended to Niamey in Niger.

Districts and villages

Banga Dan Isa Gabake Kagara Galadima Yankaba Sakajikiworld Marafa Madaro Kungunki Kyam Kurya Barawa Baura Emir Hakimi Dan Hassan Kofar Kwatar Kwashi Shiyar Dan Galadima Shiyar Limanchi Shiyar Mai Jubbu Shiyar Sarkin Baura Shiyar Wali Tsohuwar Kasuwa