Garun Mallam (also spelled Garum Mallam) is a town and Local Government Area (LGA) in Kano State, northwestern Nigeria. Its headquarters lie on the A2 highway, approximately 45 km south of Kano city. Covering about 214 km², it had a population of 116,494 in the 2006 census. The area is predominantly Hausa and Fulani, with Islam as the main religion. Garun Mallam is an agricultural and market centre—known for wheat, tomato, rice production, textile weaving, wood carving, and houses the Kano Seed Processing Center in Kadawa.

Garun Mallam is a city of about 180,000 (2025). It lies within the Sudan savanna belt, featuring a hot, dry season and a wet season from May to October. Average annual rainfall is about 950 mm, and temperatures range from 54–100 °F (12–38 °C), peaking in April. Humidity averages 19%.

The population is mainly Hausa and Fulani, speaking Hausa and Fulfulde. Islam dominates local religious life. Agriculture is the economic mainstay—cultivating wheat, rice, and tomatoes—while textile weaving, dyeing, hunting, and wood carving add to livelihoods. The Kano Seed Processing Center at Kadawa is a notable facility.

The LGA includes towns and villages such as Agawa, Chiromawa, Dumati, Durawar Sallan, Garun Babba, Jobawa, Kadawa, Kuiwe Dan Maura, Yadakwari, Yanabawa, and Zango. Postal code is 711103.

• By road: Accessible via the A2 highway south from Kano city (~45 km; ~1 hr). Public transport (minibuses, shared taxis) leave Kano motor parks such as Kofar Ruwa and Yankaba.
• From nearby LGAs: Rural roads link Garun Mallam to Kura, Madobi, Rano, Bebeji, and Bunkure; some are unpaved.

There are no airports or rail services; the nearest major airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International (KAN).

• Walking: Feasible within town centres.
• Motorcycles (okada): Common for shorter routes.
• Tricycles (keke napep): Found in town on market days.
• Private/shared taxis or car hire: Best for visiting villages or the Kadawa seed centre.

Transport is informal; note road quality may decline during rains.

• Kadawa Seed Processing Center: A major agricultural facility processing seeds from the region.
• Garun Mallam market and village markets: Vibrant hubs for grains, produce, textiles, and crafts.
• Traditional compounds—mud-brick and thatch architecture in Garun Babba or Chiromawa.
• Wheat and tomato farms—especially visible near Kadawa.
• Wood carving and textile workshops in smaller villages.

• Visit Kadawa seed centre (with permission): Learn about modern seed production.
• Explore local markets to observe trading and traditional weaving or dyeing.
• Meet artisans engaged in crafts like wood carving and textile dyeing.
• Tour grains farms and tomato fields, especially during harvest.
• Attend Eid prayers or festive events to experience community life.

• Agricultural produce—wheat, tomatoes, rice, and seasonal vegetables.
• Textiles and dyed fabrics—local weaves and dyed cloths.
• Wood carved items—trinkets and household objects.
• Seeds (for planting)—available near the seed centre.
• Local snacks—dried pepper, groundnut sweets.

Bring cash (naira) and bargain politely in village markets.

• Tuwo with miyar kuka or taushe—grain meal with baobab or vegetable soup.
• Kosai/akara—fried bean cakes, often paired with pap.
• Fura da nono—millet balls in fermented milk.
• Local snacks—roasted yams, groundnut sweets from market vendors.

Meals are served at roadside stalls and market bukas; choose freshly cooked food and bottled water.

• Zobo—hibiscus tea.
• Kunun zaki—spiced millet drink.
• Fura da nono—nutritious millet-milk drink.
• Sachet/bottled water—essential due to sanitation risks.
• Soft drinks—Coke, Pepsi, Maltina sold at kiosks.

Alcohol sales in public are uncommon due to Islamic traditions.

Accommodation is very basic:

• Local guesthouses: Simple lodges offering rooms, fans, and shared bathrooms—ask locally to find them.
• Homestays (by arrangement): Possible through community contacts.
• Stay in Kano city—recommended for comfort; Garun Mallam is a feasible day trip.

• Mobile networks: MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9mobile cover most towns.
• Internet: Mobile data (2G/3G); no public Wi‑Fi.
• Electricity: Erratic; generators or solar panels are common.
• Water: Boreholes and wells used for drinking and washing.
• Health: Basic clinics or health posts in the LGA.
• Postal services: NIPOST offices use postal code 711103.

• Kano city (~45 km N)—cultural, historic and transport hub.
• Kura (~15 km N)—agricultural LGA, similar culture.
• Madobi (~17 km NE)—farming area, local industries.
• Rano (~20 km S)—historic emirate LGA.
• Bunkure and Bebeji—rural LGAs to the east and west.

Road travel is the primary mode; check seasonal road conditions before planning.