Kaduna State, Nigeria · Africa
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Zaria is a city located in Kaduna State, Nigeria. With a population of 980,000, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Zaria 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 Zaria to your route.
Zaria (formerly Zazzau) is a metropolitan city in Nigeria, located within four local government areas in Kaduna State. It serves as the capital of the Zazzau Emirate Council and is one of the original seven Hausa city-states. The local government areas comprising Zaria are Zaria, Sabon Gari, Giwa, and Soba localRead more
government areas of Kaduna State, Nigeria.
It contains Nigeria's largest university, Ahmadu Bello University, and various tertiary institutions including the Federal College of Education (FCE Zaria), Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology, Nigeria Institute of Leather and Science Technology and Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic. Department of Agriculture Ahmed Bello University Zaria. Ameer Shehu Idris College of Advanced Diploma.
From the 2006 population census, Zaria was estimated to have 736,000 people. It is home to the Emir of Zazzau.
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Zaria is located in Kaduna State, Nigeria, Africa. The coordinates are 11.1113 latitude, 7.7227 longitude.
Zaria has a population of approximately 980,000 people, making it a city in Nigeria.
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