Kaduna North
Kaduna North
Kaduna ta Arewa( UTC+1 (WAT) | |
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Postal code | 800.[1] |
ISO 3166 code | NG.KD.KN[2] |
Kaduna North, often referred to as the pioneer local government, is a
History
Kaduna North is one of the oldest local government in the state. Its secretariat is located at Magajin Gari, Doka.
Demographics
Kaduna North is located between latitudes 10:35 North and Longitudes 7:25 East. It is bordered by Igabi local government to the North and West, and Southwest, by Kaduna South local government, Chikun local government to the east. It has an area of about 72 km2 and density of 5, 883.1 inh./km2. The population of Kaduna north is at 423,580 as of 2006 Nigeria population census.[4]
- Administrative subdivisions
Kaduna North
- Badarawa
- Dadi Riba
- Hayin Banki
- Kabala
- Kawo
- Maiburiji
- Sardauna
- Shaba
- Unguwan Dosa
- Unguwar Rimi
- Unguwar Sarki
- Unguwar Shanu
- Unguwar kanawa
Geology
The entire Kaduna state is underlain by a basement complex of
The topographical relief is relatively flat, having an elevation of between 600 and 650 metres in large areas of the local government. It is over 650 metres above mean sea level (a.m.s.l.) in some places, and below 500 metres in places that slope downward towards the river.[6]
Weather and climate
Kaduna North lies completely in the part of Western Africa, well within the northern limit of the movement of the
Temperature:the mean maximum
The postal code of the area is 800.[7]
Education
There are many
Economy
Kaduna north is the largest contributor to the Kaduna state economy, there are many small and large scale companies and industries with various commercial activities. The main market in the state is located there,
Recreation
Leisure activity and entertainment centres are located at various places within the local government, there are two stadiums Ahmadu Bello Stadium and Ranchers Bees Stadium, a public square Murtala Square was a race course now a recreational facility that attracts people for leisure activities, so also there are many hotels, entertainment hubs and tourist attraction sites, which include ASAA Pyramid, Hamdala Hotel, Hotel Seventeen, Crystal Garden, Side Resort, Arewa House, National Museum, and many more.
See also
References
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ HASC, population, area and Headquarters Statoids
- ^ "Kaduna State of Nigeria". City Population. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
- ^ "History of 4 LGAs" (PDF). dRPC Nigeria. Retrieved 2017-02-18.
- ^ "Kaduna North, Kaduna State, Nigeria". Retrieved September 25, 2020.
- ^ Saleh, 2015
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.