| Birnin Magaji/Kiyaw | |
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Birnin Magaji/Kiyaw
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Zamfara State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,188 km2 (458.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 178,619 |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 882 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.ZA.BM |
Birnin Magaji/Kiyaw is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Birnin Magaji (or Magare) in the north of the LGA at. The LGA is also named from the town of Kiyaw (or Kiawa) to the south.
It has an area of 1,188 km² and a population of 178,619 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 882.[1]
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