| Bakura | |
|---|---|
| LGA and town | |
| Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°09′N 5°54′E / 12.150°N 5.900°ECoordinates: 12°09′N 5°54′E / 12.150°N 5.900°E | |
| Country |
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| State | Zamfara State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,366 km2 (527 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 186,905 |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 892 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.ZA.BA |
Bakura is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Bakura at12°42′37″N 5°52′23″E / 12.71028°N 5.87306°E in the north-east of the LGA.
It has an area of 1,366 km² and a population of 186,905 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 892.