The last population census in Nigeria took place in 2006. This was eleven years ago! It is obvious that since then, the population of the country has grown. That is why many are not sure which state is the most populated in our country. Continue to read this article and you will find out the name of the most populated state in Nigeria and other interesting facts about this state.
Kano State is officially the most populated state in Nigeria according to the last population census. According to the figures released by the National Population Commission, Kano State had a population of 9,401,288. Current estimates from the NPC still rates Kano State as the most populated state in Nigeria.
Kano State is a northern state mostly occupied by the Hausa people. The capital city is Kano. There are 44 Local Government Areas in Kano State. The region is bounded by Katsina State to the North-West, Jigawa State to the North-East, Bauchi State to the South-East and Kaduna to the South-West. The major cities in Kano are Bebeji, Gado, Gaya, Gwarzo, Kano, Rimin, and Kano the capital city.
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Kano is an agricultural and commercial state. It is well known for its production of groundnuts and also for its solid minerals deposits. Kano State is the most extensively irrigated state in Nigeria. The state is a major producer of cotton, chilli pepper, garlic, soybean, and sesame. It is also a producer of hides and skins.
This state is considered the second largest industrial region in Nigeria after Lagos State. There are such industries as ceramics, cosmetics, enamelware, furniture, textile and footwear, pharmaceuticals, plastic, tanning, and more.
Majority of the people living in Kano are Muslims. Most of the Muslims are Sunni while some of them follow the Shia belief. Christians and people of other religions form the minority part of Kano population and they mostly reside in the Sabon Gari or Foreign Quarter.
Local Government Areas in Kano State
- Ajingi Local Government Area
- Albasu Local Government Area
- Bagwai Local Government Area
- Bebeji Local Government Area
- Bichi Local Government Area
- Bunkure Local Government Area
- Dala Local Government Area
- Dambatta Local Government Area
- Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area
- Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area
- Doguwa Local Government Area
- Gabasawa Local Government Area
- Garko Local Government Area
- Garun Malam Local Government Area
- Gaya Local Government Area
- Gezawa Local Government Area
- Gwale Local Government Area
- Gwarzo Local Government Area
- Kabo Local Government Area
- Karaye Local Government Area
- Kibiya Local Government Area
- Kiru Local Government Area
- Kumbotso Local Government Area
- Kura Local Government Area
- Kunchi Local Government Area
- Madobi Local Government Area
- Makoda Local Government Area
- Minjibir Local Government Area
- Kano Municipal Local Government Area
- Nassarawa Local Government Area
- Rimini Gado Local Government Area
- Rogo Local Government Area
- Shanono Local Government Area
- Sumaila Local Government Area
- Takai Local Government Area
- Tarauni Local Government Area
- Tsanyawa Local Government Area
- Tudun Wada Local Government Area
- Tofa Local Government Area
- Warawa Local Government Area
- Wudil Local Government Area
Tourist attractions in Kano State
- Emir of Kano’s Palace, Kano
- Falgore Game Reserve
- Gidan Dan Hausa, Kano
- Kano City Gates and Walls
- Kano State History Museum
- Kofar Matar Dyeing Pits
- Kurmi Market established in the 15th century
- The Durbar Festival
Although Kano State is officially the most populated state in Nigeria, the credibility of the 2006 census figures has been disputed by many. Most noticeable among them is the Lagos-based activist Gani Fawehinmi. According to the census of 2006, with the population of 9,113,605, Lagos State was the second most populated state in Nigeria, however, many consider Lagos as the most populated.
Although the National Population Commission was meant to conduct another census in 2016, they were not able to due to the economic situation in the country.
There have been various estimates released reporting the current population size of various states in Nigeria since the last census. Lagos state once released its population size as 17.5 million and it is currently estimated to have the population around 21 million. These figures have been disputed and judged unreliable by the National Population Commission. Official figures seem to estimate Lagos population to be around 13 million and Kano population to be around 14 million people.
I guess we will have to wait for the next census to know which state is currently the most populated in Nigeria. The next population census in Nigeria has been scheduled for 2018.
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Source: Naija.ng
ROSY CREST
Tuesday, 28 November 2017