Kaura Namoda, is a town and Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. It is home to the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura-Namoda. It has an area of 868 km and a population of over 281,367 at the 2006 census.
History Kaura Namoda was founded in 1807 by Muhammadu Namoda, who was a prince of Alibawa ruling family of Zurmi and a 19th century military genius.
Namoda fought alongside the Sokoto jihadists and was appointed Sarkin Zamfara. However, Zamfara never became an emirate. The town was an important regional center in the early 20th century, largely due to its location as the terminus of the railway.
Postal code The postal code of the area is 882.
Climate The district has an annual temperature of , 82.13 rainy days, and 61.59 millimetres or 2.4 inches of precipitation.
Transport It is served by a station at the terminus of a branch line of the western line of the national railway network. In 2014, this line is proposed to be rehabilitated and extended to Niamey in Niger.
See also Railway stations in Nigeria
Districts and villages Banga Dan Isa Gabake Kagara Galadima Yankaba Sakajikiworld Marafa Madaro Kungunki Kyam Kurya Barawa Baura Emir Hakimi Dan Hassan Kofar Kwatar Kwashi Shiyar Dan Galadima Shiyar Limanchi Shiyar Mai Jubbu Shiyar Sarkin Baura Shiyar Wali Tsohuwar Kasuwa
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