Gurara

Not to be confused with Gourara.
Gurara
LGA
Gurara

Location in Nigeria

Coordinates: 9°21′N 7°05′E / 9.350°N 7.083°E / 9.350; 7.083Coordinates: 9°21′N 7°05′E / 9.350°N 7.083°E / 9.350; 7.083
Country  Nigeria
State Niger State
Government
  Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council Adamu Gani
Area
  Total 954 km2 (368 sq mi)
Population (2006 census)
  Total 90,974
Time zone WAT (UTC+1)
3-digit postal code prefix 910
ISO 3166 code NG.NI.GU

Gurara is a Local Government Area in Niger State, Nigeria, adjoining the Federal Capital Territory. Its headquarters are in the town of Gawu. Major inhabitants are the Gwari people. The Gurara Waterfalls is found here.

It has an area of 954 km² and a population of 90,974 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 910.[1]

References

  1. "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
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