
08/12/2024
THIS IS ZAMFARA STATE
Location - North West
Existence: It was created on October 1st 1996 from Sokoto State
Landmass: 39,762 km2 (7th of 36th Largest State)
Capital: GUSAU
Nickname: Farming Is Our Pride
Major Towns: Gusau, Kaura, Namoda, Talata Mafara
Neighbouring States: Sokoto, Niger, Kaduna, Kebbi, Katsina and Niger Republic ๐ณ๐ช
Population: Estimated 4,278,873
GDP- $11.18 billion (Ranked 32nd of 36th )
GDP Per Capital - $2,108 (Ranked 30th of 37th)
HDI: 0.392 (Low, Ranked 34th of 37th
Tribes: Hausa, Fulani (Majority), Gwari, Kamuku, Kambari, Dukawa, Bussawa and Zabarma.
Tourist Sites: Kwatarkwashi Rock/Natural Spring, Kiyawa City Walls, Namoda's Tomb
LGA: 14
Religion: Muslims
Universities: 3 ( Both Public and Private)
Healthcare Centres: 747 ( Both Public and Private)
Airport: None
๐ธ Zamfara Govt