Danja, Nigeria

Danja is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in the town of Danja.

Danja
LGA and town
Danja
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 11°23′N 7°34′E
Country Nigeria
StateKatsina State
Government
  TypeLocal Government
Area
  Total501 km2 (193 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
  Total125,703
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
831
ISO 3166 codeNG.KT.DJ

Danja Local government was created on 27 September 1991 following the creation of additional Local Government Areas throughout the country in 1991, with Danja Town as its headquarters, it was carved out of the former Bakori Local Government Area.

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