Kura is a rural town and Local Government Area (LGA) in Kano State, northwestern Nigeria. Its headquarters are in Kura town, located along the A2 highway. Covering about 206 km², the LGA had a population of 144,601 at the 2006 census. Kura is known for agriculture, including rice, wheat, onions, tomatoes, and livestock farming, alongside small-scale trade, pottery, and craft. Predominantly inhabited by Hausa and Fulani people, the area offers insight into rural Sudan savanna life.

Kura LGA spans around 206 km² with a 2006 population of 144,601; estimates for 2022 are around 235,300. The terrain is Sudan savanna, with a hot, partly cloudy dry season and an unpleasant wet season.

The community is mostly Hausa and Fulani, who speak Hausa and Fulfulde. Islam is the dominant religion.

Agriculture is the economic backbone: crops include rice, wheat, onions, tomatoes, cabbage, cucumber, and more; livestock, pottery, craftsmanship, hunting, and trading are common livelihood sources.

The Rafin Kura River traverses the LGA. Average temperature is around 32 °C; rainfall averages 1,300 mm annually.

Kura shares borders with Garun Mallam, Madobi, Dawakin Kudu, and Bunkure LGAs.

By road, Kura is about 35–50 km south of Kano city along the A2 highway.

• From Kano city: Shared taxis and minibuses leave from motor parks like Kofar Ruwa and Yankaba.
• From neighboring LGAs: Roads connect Kura with Garun Mallam, Madobi, Dawakin Kudu, and Bunkure, but rural sections may be unpaved.

There is no airport or rail station; the closest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).

• Walking – The main means within Kura town.
• Motorcycles (okada) – Common for local travel.
• Tricycles (keke napep) – Available for short trips.
• Private cars or shared taxis – Useful for commuting to villages and farms.

Transport is informal and road quality varies seasonally.

• Kura market – Local hub for grains, vegetables, livestock, pottery, and crafts.
• Rafin Kura River – Scenic river valley that defines the landscape.
• Traditional compounds – Mud-brick Hausa-Fulani architecture in villages.
• Kura General Hospital – Prominent public hospital in the area.

• Wander through the market – Watch bargaining and trade.
• Visit farms – Observe crops, river irrigation, and rural farming methods.
• Meet artisans – Craft pottery, weave, and livestock management.
• Engage with locals – Chat with farmers or visit during religious festivals like Eid for cultural insight.

• Agricultural produce – Rice, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, millet, wheat.
• Livestock – Goats, sheep, poultry at yard markets.
• Pottery and crafts – Rustic cooking pots, calabashes, woven mats.
• Spices and local snacks – Groundnut sweets, dried peppers.

• Tuwo da miya – Swallowed grain meal with local soup.
• Fura da nono – Millet and fermented milk drink.
• Kosai/akara – Fried bean fritters.
• Waina – Rice pancakes often with sauce.

Food stalls are common near markets; choose freshly made meals and drink bottled or boiled water.

• Zobo – Chilled hibiscus tea.
• Kunun zaki – Sweet millet drink with ginger.
• Fura da nono – Thick, nutritious drink-meal.
• Sachet/bottled water – Essential.
• Soft drinks – Available near town hubs.

Alcohol is not sold publicly due to religious customs.

Accommodation is basic:

• Local guesthouses – Simple rooms, fan, shared baths; found via local inquiry.
• Homestays (by arrangement) – Possible with community contacts; respectful arrangement is essential.
• Stay in Kano city – More comfort; Kura is accessible for day visits.

• Mobile networks: MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9mobile—coverage varies by area.
• Internet: Mobile data (2G/3G); public Wi‑Fi is unavailable.
• Electricity: Intermittent; solar or generators in use.
• Water: Boreholes and wells are the main supply; river water used sometimes.
• Health: Kura General Hospital provides basic healthcare.
• Postal services: Covered by NIPOST with postal code prefix 711.

• Kano city (≈35–50 km N) – Historic emirate center, markets, palace, dye pits.
• Garun Mallam – Rural LGA with similar culture.
• Madobi – Farming LGA with urban links.
• Bunkure – Agricultural, irrigation and livestock LGA.
• Dawakin Kudu – Farming and educational area.