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For the southern half of Kaduna State, see Southern Kaduna.
Not to be confused with Kaduna South senatorial district.

Kaduna South
Kaduna ta Kudu(Hausa)
Ka̱duna Ka̱tak(Jju)
Ka̱duna A̱tak(Tyap)
LGA
A street in Barnawa market
A street in Barnawa market
Map
Interactive map of Kaduna South
Country Nigeria
StateKaduna State
HeadquartersMakera, Kakuri.
Government
 • Executive chairmanRayyan Hussein
Area
 • Total
17.8 sq mi (46.2 km2)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total
402,731
 • Density30,560/sq mi (11,799/km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
ISO 3166 codeNG.KD.KS[1]

Kaduna South is a Local Government Area in the Kaduna Metropolis of Kaduna State, Nigeria.[2] Its headquarters is located in Makera. Other wards are Barnawa , Tudun Wada, Tudun Nupawa, Television(Kaduna) , Kakuri, Unguwar Muazu, Kabala West, Sabon Gari, Badikko, Unguwar Sanusi and Kurmin Mashi. It has an area of about 46.2 km2.[3] The postal code of the area is 800.[4]

Boundaries

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Kaduna South Local Government Area (LGA) shares boundaries with three Local Government Areas: Kaduna North LGA to the north, Chikun LGA to the south and Igabi LGA to the northwest, respectively.[5][6] The name of the chairman of Kaduna south is Rayyan Hussain.[7]

Administrative subdivisions

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Kaduna South Local Government Area consists of 13 subdivisions (second-order administrative divisions or Wards), namely:[8]

  1. Badiko
  2. Barnawa
  3. Kakuri Gwari
  4. Kakuri Hausa
  5. Makera
  6. Sabon Gari North
  7. Sabon Gari South
  8. Television
  9. Tudun Nupawa
  10. Tudun Wada North
  11. Tudun Wada South
  12. Tudun Wada West
  13. Unguwan Sanusi

Demographics

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It has an area of about 46.2 km2 and a population of 402,731 as of 2006 census.[3]

People

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The area has a mixed population, comprising Nigerian ethnic groups amongst which include: Adara, Atyap, Bajju, Gbagyi, Ham, Hausa, Idoma, Igala, Igbo, Nupe and Yoruba, amongst others, practicing different religion.

Geography

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With an average temperature of 33 degrees Celsius, Kaduna South Local Government Area has a total size of roughly 59 square kilometers. With an estimated elevation of 650 meters above sea level, the Local Government Area's landscape is primarily flat. The two main seasons in Kaduna South Local Government Area are the dry and the rainy seasons.[9]

Climate condition

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Kaduna South has a tropical climate, with significantly less rainfall in winter than in summer. This climate is classified as Aw according to the Köppen-Geiger system. The average temperature is 25.2°C (77.4°F), with annual precipitation of approximately 998 mm (39.3 in). The climate is moderate, with summers that are not easily defined.[10]

Economic Activities

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Trade is a vital feature of the economy of Kaduna South, where a variety of commodities are bought and sold in its markets: Makera, Kakuri, and Kasuwararci. The important enterprises engaged in by the people include trading, rearing of animals and craftsmanship.[9]

Schools in Kaduna South

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[11]1.Danbo international schools[12][13][14]

2. Henas International Schools[15]

3. Kadwel International Schools[16]

4. Funmi Schools Barnawa Kaduna[17]

5. Godshield Private School[18]

6. The Fortress Academy[19]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ HASC, population, area and Headquarters Statoids
  2. ^ Nigeria, News Agency of (2024-12-14). "Kaduna governor appoints special adviser on local govt affairs". Peoples Gazette Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
  3. ^ a b "Kaduna State of Nigeria". City Population. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  4. ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  5. ^ "Latest violence in Southern Kaduna Longest on record - Report". Premium Times Nigeria. February 12, 2017. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
  6. ^ "Kaduna-State-Political-Map". VON. Retrieved August 7, 2020.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ Kenneth (2024-05-17). "Complete List Of LGAs In Kaduna State And Their Chairmen". NaijaDetails. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
  8. ^ "Kaduna South, Kaduna State, Nigeria". Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  9. ^ a b "Kaduna South Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
  10. ^ "Kaduna South climate: Weather Kaduna South & temperature by month". en.climate-data.org. Archived from the original on 2024-12-03. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  11. ^ "Henas International Schools". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  12. ^ "Home - Danbo International Schools Kaduna". 2020-07-29. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  13. ^ "Danbo International School". Nigerian Private Schools. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  14. ^ "Danbo International Schools- Top Secondary Schools in Kaduna". schoolscompass.com.ng. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  15. ^ "HENAS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS - Company, directors and contact details | Nigeria24". nigeria24.me. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  16. ^ "KADWEL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS". www.kadwelinternationalschools.com. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  17. ^ "Funmi Schools Barnawa Kaduna, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria.|Best Cresche, Nursery, Primary and Secondary School in Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria". www.nappsng.org. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  18. ^ "Godshield Private School – School Site/Portal". Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  19. ^ "The Fortress Academy". thefortressacademy.com. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
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