Mashi is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria, sharing a border with the Republic of Niger. Its headquarters are in the town of Mashi in the southwest of the area at12°59′00″N 7°57′00″E.
Mashi | |
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LGA and town | |
![]() ![]() Mashi Location in Nigeria | |
Coordinates: 13°06′N 8°00′E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Katsina State |
established | 1989 |
Government | |
• Chairman | Surajo Muhammad Mashi |
Area | |
• Total | 905 km2 (349 sq mi) |
Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 173,134 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
3-digit postal code prefix | 823 |
ISO 3166 code | NG.KT.MS |
It has an area of 905 km2 and a population of 173,134 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 823.[1]
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State capital: Katsina | ||
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