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Katsina (Hausa: Jihar Katsina جِىهَرْ کَڟِࢽَ; Fula: Leydi Katsina 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤳𞤢𞥁𞤭𞤲𞤢) is a state in the northwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It is bordered to the west by Zamfara State, to the east by Kano and Jigawa states, and to the south by Kaduna State, while its northern border forms part of the national border with Niger. The state capital is the city of Katsina, and the state is divided into 34 local government areas. The state is nicknamed the "Home of Hospitality".[4]

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Katsina
State
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Nicknames: 
Home of Hospitality
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Location of Katsina State in Nigeria
Coordinates: 12°15′N 7°30′E
Country Nigeria
Date created23 September 1987
CapitalKatsina
Government
 • BodyGovernment of Katsina State
 • Governor
(List)		Dikko Umar Radda (APC)
 • Deputy GovernorFarouk Lawal Jobe (APC)
 • LegislatureKatsina State House of Assembly
 • SenatorsC: Abdulaziz Yaradua (APC)
N: Nasir Zangon-Daura (APC)
S: Muntari Dandutse (APC)
 • RepresentativesList
Area
 • Total
24,192 km2 (9,341 sq mi)
 • Rank17th of 36
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total
5,801,584
 • Estimate 
(2022[1])
10,368,500
 • Rank3rd of 36
 • Density240/km2 (620/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)
 • Year2021
 • Total$21.47 billion[2]
 • Per capita$2,359[2]
Time zoneUTC+01 (WAT)
postal code
820001
ISO 3166 codeNG-KT
HDI (2022)0.431[3]
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WebsiteOfficial website
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With an estimated popultion of 9.3 million residents as of 2023, Katsina State is the third most populous state in the country, despite the fact that it only ranks 17th out of 36 states in terms of area. Geographically, Katsina is primarily located within the West Sudanian savanna, although parts of the state in the north transition into the semi-desert Sahelian savanna. Major rivers in the state include the Bunsuru, Gada, and Sokoto rivers, which provide water for agriculture and settlements.

Demographically, the Hausa people are the largest ethnic group in the state with minorities of Fulani and non-indigene groups.[5] In terms of religion, Islam (79%) is the most practised faith with minorities of adherents of Christianity (20%) and traditionalist religions (~1%), particularly Maguzawa groups.[6]

In the pre-colonial period, much of Katsina State was part of the Hausa Bakwai states, with the cities of Daura and Katsina emerging as a major centers of trade and Islamic learning during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. In the early nineteenth century, the Fulani jihad led to the establishment of Daura and Katsina as emirates within the Sokoto Caliphate. During the British colonial era, Katsina was incorporated into the Northern Nigeria Protectorate which later merged into British Nigeria. Upon Nigeria's independence in 1960, Katsina was part of the Northern Region until the region was divided in 1967, and it became part of the North-Central State (later renamed Kaduna State). In 1987, Katsina State was created from the northern portion of Kaduna State. Since the mid-2010s, Katsina has been one of the Nigerian states hit hardest by local banditry and terrorism.[7] In 2020, over 300 children were kidnapped by the terrorist group Boko Haram in the town of Kankara.[8][9]

Economically, Katsina State is largely reliant on agriculture, with key crops including millet, sorghum, maize, rice, groundnuts, and cotton. Livestock farming and herding is also significant, with cattle, goats, and sheep widely reared. Katsina has the fourth lowest Human Development Index and ranks in the mid-range of GDPs in the country.[10]

Demography

Hausa are the largest ethnic group in the state.[11]

Religion

The state is predominantly Muslim and the Gobarau Minaret is an important building therein. Sharia is valid in the entire state but mainly for the Muslims.[12][13][clarification needed] The Church of Nigeria has a Diocese of Katsina.[14] The Redeemed Christian Church of God, the Roman Catholic Church and many other churches are present in the state.[15][16]

History

Main article: History of Katsina

Geography

Katsina State is about 23,938 square kilometres (9,243 sq mi). It is situated between latitude 11°07'49" and 13°22' 57" N and longitude 6°52'03" E and 9°9'02" E.[17][clarification needed] The state is located in the tropical grassland known as savannah and has two major seasons which are the rainy season and the dry season.[18]

Climate

Katsina has a tropical steppe climate, bordering on a tropical savanna climate. The city's yearly temperature is 30.89 °C (87.6 °F) and it is 1.43% higher than Nigeria's averages. Katsina typically receives about 791.61 millimeters of precipitation and has 54.63 rainy days (14.97% of the time) annually.[19]

Local government areas

See also: List of villages in Katsina State

Katsina State comprises 34 local government areas:

Education

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Umaru Musa Yar'adua University

Katsina State is a centre of both formal and informal education. Umaru Musa Yar'adua University[20] is a public university owned by the state government. Al-Qalam University, the first Islamic university in Nigeria is privately owned. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma[21] and Federal University of Transportation, Daura are owned by the federal government as well as Federal College of Education, Katsina[22] (affiliated to Bayero University Kano[23]). National Open University of Nigeria, Isa Kaita College of Education Dutsinma (affiliated to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria), a state-owned college of education. Cherish Institute Batsari is a privately owned university awarding degrees in health courses.[24]

Transport

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Federal highways

Eight roads to the Republic of Niger

  • from Jiba to RN18
  • A9 (TAH5) at Jibiya to RN9
  • the Kaita Rd north from Katsina Ring Rd at Shinkafi via Dan Kabba at Dankama to Magami
  • northwest from A2 at Kongodumm via Mefaru to N20
  • A2 (TAH 2) to RN10 at Kongodumm, Zango to Farwa via Beridji
  • the Rahamawa-Yardaji Rd east from Baure to RN12
  • north from the Birnin Mutum-Kanya Baba Miltara Rd in Mutum to RN11

Other major roads

  • the Katsina-Gusau Rd west from A9 to Zamfara State at Gidan Baure
  • the Daura-Katsina Rd east from Katsina
  • the Safana-Karida-Dishi Rd east from A2 at Sandamu to Rogogo Cidari
  • the Zango-Baure Rd northwest via Rogogo Massabka
  • the Baure-Tumfushi-Birnin Mutum Rd east
  • the Yashi-Daya Rd south from A9 at Gidan Mutum Daya via Jikamshi, Dan Janku, and Malumfashi to Mararraba Kankaro as the Furtua-Gobirawa Rd
  • the Gwarzo-Gangara-Dayi Rd east from Dan Tatashi to Kano State at Gangara
  • the Katsina-Kurfi Rd south from Katsina via Tsanni, Kurfi, Bichi, Dutsin Wai, Safana, Yan Tumaki, Kankara and Yargoje to Mararraba Kankaro as the Kankara-Sulubawa Rd
  • the Bakori-Funtua Rd northeast from A126 at Funtua via Bakori and Dutsin Makurdi Fore to Mararraba Kankaro as the Malumfashi Rd
  • the Funtua-Dan Dume Rd east from A126 at Sa Adu via Mahuta, Gyazama, Dan Dume and Mahazu to Zamfara State as the Bakin Dutsi-Farin Ruwa-Birnin Gwari Rd near Ungwan Kimba

Airport

Katsina State is serviced by the Katsina Airport which has regular services to Abuja and Lagos.

Notable people

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The Emir of Katsina, Muhammad Dikko dan Gidado, and other officials, 1911

Politics

The state government is led by a democratically elected governor who works closely with members of the state's House of Assembly. The capital city of the state is Katsina.[53]

References

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