Nassarawa is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the locality of Bompai, within the city of Kano.[1]
Nassarawa | |
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  Nassarawa Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 11°58′37″N 8°33′45″E / 11.9769°N 8.5625°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kano State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34 km2 (13 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 596,669 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 700 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KN.NA |
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It has an area of 34 km2 and a population of 678,669 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 700.[2]
Places
Nasarawa is well known by its gate kofar Nasarawa and the famous bridge of Gadan Nasarawa.[1]