Shagari, Nigeria
| Shagari | |
|---|---|
| LGA and town | |
  Shagari | |
| Coordinates: 12°38′N 5°0′E / 12.633°N 5.000°ECoordinates: 12°38′N 5°0′E / 12.633°N 5.000°E | |
| Country |
 Nigeria |
| State | Sokoto State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 514 sq mi (1,332 km2) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 156,413 |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 851 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.SO.SH |
Shagari is a Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Shagari on the A1 highway. The LGA shares a border with Zamfara State in the south.
It has an area of 1,332 km² and a population of 156,413 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 851.[1]
References
- ↑ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
State capital: Sokoto | ||
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