Mai'Adua Postal Codes: 824102 | Katsina

Key Facts

Mai'Adua is a Local Government Area (LGA) located in the northern part of Katsina State, Nigeria, situated near the country's border with Niger. This administrative region occupies a strategic position in the northwestern sector of Katsina State, approximately 120 kilometers from the state capital, Katsina city. With an estimated population of around 200,000 people, Mai'Adua covers a land area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers, characterized by semi-arid savannah vegetation typical of the Sahel region. The LGA is divided into 11 electoral wards, including Mai'Adua, Kargo, Daddara, and Yandaki, which serve as its primary administrative subdivisions. As a border town, Mai'Adua serves as an important commercial hub for cross-border trade between Nigeria and Niger, with agriculture being the main economic activity, particularly the cultivation of crops like millet, sorghum, and groundnuts. The area experiences a distinct dry season from October to April and a rainy season from May to September, with annual rainfall averaging between 500-700 millimeters. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data for Mai'Adua's various wards and communities can be accessed through official Nigerian postal services.

Neighboring Regions

• Mashi
• Baure
• Zango
• Daura
• Sandamu