Borno State, Nigeria · Africa
16,077
Population
Africa
Continent
Lagos
Timezone
NG
Country Code
Kukawa is a town and Local Government Area in the northeastern Nigerian state of Borno, close to Lake Chad. Kukawa was originally founded as Kuka in the early 19th century by the military leader and religious scholar Muhammad al-Amin al-Kanemi. The town once served as the capital of the Kanem–Bornu Empire in 1846–1893.
Coordinates
12.9247°, 13.5662°
Region/State
Borno State
District
Guzamala
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Country
Nigeria
Region
Borno State
Timezone
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