Soba

Soba local government area is found in Kaduna state, North-west geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Soba LGA shares boundaries with the Makarfi, Sabon Gari, Zaria, Igabi, Kauru, and Ikara LGAs. The headquarters of the LGA reside in the town of Maigana and the LGA is made up of several towns and villages which include Yakassai, Lungu, Gamagira, Turawa, Dinya, Magada, Gimba, and Damari. The estimated population of Soba LGA is put at 319,843 inhabitants with the area primarily occupied by members of the Hausa, Fulani, and Mangu ethnic divisions. The Hausa language is commonly spoken in Soba LGA while the religion of Islam is widely practiced in the area. Notable landmarks in Soba LGA include the Soba Community Bank and the Primary Health centre, Soba.

GEOGRAPHY OF SOBA

Soba LGA occupies a total area of 2234 square kilometres and has an average temperature of 32 degrees centigrade. The LGA falls within the Sudan Savannah and hosts the expansive Garu Forest Reserve.

ECONOMY OF SOBA

Tradeis a distinctive feature in the economy of Soba LGA with the area hosting several markets such as the Tudun Saibu central and the Soba main markets which attract thousands of buyers and sellers of diverse commodities. Farming is also a key economic activity in the LGA with crops such as beans, rice, wheat, and millet grown in the area. Other occupations embraced by the people of Soba LGA include hunting, animal rearing, and crafts making.

HISTORY OF SOBA

Soba LGA was created in the year 1989 from the Zaria LGA.