Property in Danja, Katsina

Danja is a Local Government Area (LGA) located in Katsin state, Nigeria. The headquarters of Danja is situated in the town of Danja. The LGA was created on 21st September, 1991, following the creation of additional Local Government Areas throughout the country in 1991. It was carved out of the former Bakori Local Government Area. Danja town was founded long time ago by a group of hunters and they were brave men. The leader of the group was called "JA" and his son was called "DANJA" which means son of "JA" from which the town derived its name.

The predominant tribes in Danja Local Government Area are: Hausas, Fulanis and some small number of Yorubas, Kanuris and Igbos, and the likes. Vast majority of the population are Muslims and small number of Christians. Hausa language is the major language of communication in the Local Government Area. Danja is a very rich and fertile land, hence the engagement of their dweller majorly in agriculture. Danja Local Government is blessed with abundant and different varieties of mineral resources located in different parts of the local government, these include precious stones such as gold, nickel, beirut, and tantalite, others are iron ore, koalin, and coal.