| Kaduna State State nickname: Centre of Learning |
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| Governor (List) |
Mohammed Namadi Sambo (PDP) | |
| Date Created | 27 May 1967 | |
| Capital | Kaduna | |
| Area | 46,053 km² Ranked 3rd |
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| Population 2006 Census 1991 Census |
Ranked 3rd 6,066,562 3,935,618 |
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| GDP (PPP) -Total -Per Capita |
2007 (estimate) $10.33 billion[1] $1,666[1] |
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| ISO 3166-2 | NG-KD | |
Kaduna State is a state in central northern Nigeria. Its capital is Kaduna.
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Geography
History
The state is the successor to the old Northern Region of Nigeria, which had its capital at Kaduna. In 1967 this was split up into six states, one of which was the North-Central State, whose name was changed to Kaduna State in 1976. This was further divided in 1987, losing the area now part of Katsina State. Under the governance of Kaduna is the ancient city of Zaria.
Administrative divisions
Kaduna State is divided into 23 Local Government Areas. They are:
Demographics
Kaduna State is mostly populated by Hausa, Gbagyi, Adara, Ham, Atyap, Bajjuu and Agworok ethnic communities. [1]
References
- ^ a b "C-GIDD (Canback Global Income Distribution Database)". Canback Dangel. http://www.cgidd.com. Retrieved 2008-08-20.
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Coordinates: 10°20′N 7°45′E / 10.333°N 7.75°E
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