Kagarko is a Local Government Area in southern Kaduna State of Nigeria.

[5][6] Kagarko Local Government Area consists of 10 subdivisions (second-order administrative divisions) or electoral wards, namely:[7][8] It also comprises about eleven districts, which are: The people are predominantly farmers.

They are very hard working and mostly farmers, about 70% of ginger produced in Kaduna State is from Kagarko.

[9][10] The average daily maximum temperature during the 2.4-month hot season, which runs from January 31 to April 12, is above 91°F.

The 3.6-month chilly season, which runs from June 19 to October 5, has daily highs that are typically lower than 82°F.