| Karaye | |
|---|---|
| LGA and town | |
| Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 11°47′N 8°01′E / 11.783°N 8.017°ECoordinates: 11°47′N 8°01′E / 11.783°N 8.017°E | |
| Country |
|
| State | Kano State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 479 km2 (185 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 141,407 |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 704 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KN.KY |
Karaye is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Karaye.
It has an area of 479 km² and a population of 141,407 at the 2006 census. It accommodates the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Kano State.
The postal code of the area is 704.