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Birnin Magaji/Kiyaw
LGA and town
Country Nigeria
StateZamfara State
Area
 • Total1,188 km2 (459 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total178,619
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
882
ISO 3166 codeNG.ZA.BM

Birnin Magaji/Kiyaw is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Birnin Magaji (or Magare) in the north of the LGA at12°33′00″N 6°49′00″E / 12.55000°N 6.81667°E / 12.55000; 6.81667. The LGA is also named from the town of Kiyaw (or Kiawa) to the south.

It has an area of 1,188 km² and a population of 178,619 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 882.[1]

References

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