Daura City Postal Codes: 824211 to 824261 | Daura, Katsina

Key Facts

Daura City is a local government area and historic city located in the northern part of Katsina State, Nigeria. Situated approximately 75 kilometers north of the state capital, Katsina, and close to the border with Niger Republic, Daura holds significant cultural and historical importance as the traditional headquarters of the Daura Emirate and the legendary birthplace of the Hausa people. According to Hausa mythology, this is where Bayajidda, the founding father of the Hausa states, famously killed the snake that was preventing people from drawing water from the well, leading to the establishment of the seven original Hausa kingdoms. With an estimated population of over 300,000 people, Daura City covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and serves as a major commercial and administrative center for the surrounding agricultural region. The local government area is divided into several wards and districts that manage local governance and services. As an important historical and cultural destination, Daura City attracts visitors interested in Hausa heritage, while residents and businesses can access comprehensive postal code information for all its sub-regions through our location services.

Neighboring Regions

• Mashi
• Mai'Adua
• Sandamu
• Zango
• Baure