Bagwai

Bagwai is a local government area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Bagwai.

Bagwai
Garin Danmadami
LGA and town
Nickname: 
BGW
Bagwai
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 12°09′28″N 8°08′09″E
Country Nigeria
StateKano State
Area
  Total405 km2 (156 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
  Total162,847
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
701
ISO 3166 codeNG.KN.BA

It has an area of 405 km2 and had a population of 162,847 in the 2006 census. The third biggest dam in Kano State Watari Dam is located in Bagwai. The postal code of the area is 701.

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