Kaugama is a Local Government Area in the north of Jigawa State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kaugama.
It has an area of 883 km and a population of 127,956 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 730.
A scorching, mostly cloudy dry season with temperatures between 59ðF and 104ðF alternates with a humid, oppressive wet season that is hot and humid.
Kaugama faces air pollution from vehicles and dust, which pose significant health risks due to their small size and potential inhalation into the deepest parts of the lung.