Anka

Anka LGA is one of fourteen local government areas that make up Zamfara state which is domiciled in the Northwest geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The headquarters of Anka LGA is in the town of Anka while the Emir of Anka is the traditional ruler of the area. Anka LGA is made up of a number of towns and villages which include Bagega, Anka, Tangar daji, Kawaye, and Wuya.

The dominant tribes in Anka LGA include the Hausa and the Fulani ethnic groups. Islam is the widely practiced religion in Anka while the Hausa and Fufulde languages are commonly spoken in the area. Popular landmarks in AnkaLGA include the Federal government college Anka and the palace of the Emir of Anka.

GEOGRAPHY OF ANKA

Anka LGA covers a total area of 2746 km squared with the average temperature of the area estimated at 38 degrees centigrade. Wind speed in Anka averages 11 km/h with the humidity of the area pegged at 13 percent.

ECONOMY OF ANKA

Anka local government area is known for the cultivation of a number of crops such as grains and groundnut with the area being rich in minerals such as lead and gold with mining activities contributing majorly to the area’s economy.