Borno State, Nigeria · Africa
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Kukawa is a town located in Borno State, Nigeria. With a population of 16,077, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Kukawa sits in Nigeria. It's in the Africa/Lagos time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kukawa to your route.
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.
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Kukawa is located in Borno State, Nigeria, Africa. The coordinates are 12.9247 latitude, 13.5662 longitude.
Kukawa has a population of approximately 16,077 people, making it a town in Nigeria.
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