Gizagwai Postal Codes: 801152 | Kaura, Kaduna

Key Facts

Gizagwai is a town and the administrative headquarters of Kaura Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Located in the southern part of Kaduna State, Gizagwai lies within the Middle Belt region of Nigeria, approximately 75 kilometers southeast of Kaduna city, the state capital. This strategic position places it in a transitional zone between the northern savanna and the southern forest regions, contributing to its diverse ecological and cultural characteristics. As the headquarters of Kaura LGA, Gizagwai serves as the central administrative hub for the local government area, coordinating governance, development projects, and public services for the surrounding communities. The town has an estimated population of approximately 15,000-20,000 residents and covers an area of roughly 50 square kilometers within the larger Kaura LGA territory of about 1,250 square kilometers. Gizagwai is divided into several wards and neighborhoods that form the basic administrative units for local governance and development planning. The town's economy is primarily agrarian, with significant cultivation of crops such as maize, millet, and groundnuts, supplemented by small-scale trading and artisanal activities. Visitors and residents can access comprehensive postal code information and location details for Gizagwai's various neighborhoods and the wider Kaura Local Government Area through our detailed directory services.

Neighboring Regions

• Kaduna
• Zangon Kataf
• Jema'a
• Kachia
• Kagarko