Shinkafi

Shinkafi local government area is found in Zamfara state, North-west geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The headquarters of the LGA are in the town of Shinkafi and the LGA is bordered by the Zurmi Maradun LGA and by parts of Sokoto state and the Niger Republic. Towns and villages that make up Shinkafi LGA include Miyasa, Shinkafi, Bwane, Tunga, Fidani, Tubali, and Faru. The estimated population of Shinkafi LGA is put at 177,811 inhabitants with the area predominantly occupied by members of the Hausa and Fulani ethnic divisions. The Hausa language is commonly spoken in the LGA while the most practiced religion in the area is Islam. Shinkafi LGA is part of the Shinkafi Emirate and has a number of landmarks such as the Government Science Secondary School and the General Hospital, Shinkafa.

GEOGRAPHY OF SHINKAFI

Shinkafi LGA occupies a total area of 674 square kilometres and has an average temperature of 34 degrees centigrade. The LGA has the Tafin Kaiwa River flowing through its territory while the average wind speed in the area is put at 11 km/h.

ECONOMY OF SHINKAFI

Farming is a major economic activity engaged in by the people of Shinkafi LGA with the area known for the massive cultivation of Tobacco. The LGA hosts the Nigerian and the Philip Morris Tobacco companies.  Other important economic activities undertaken by the people of Shinkafi LGA include hunting, trade, animal rearing, and leather works.