Nigeria
Zaria is a city located in Nigeria's Kaduna State, with a population of approximately 980,000. It is situated in the northern hemisphere and serves as a significant urban center within the region.
Zaria Airport
4.5 km away
Jaji Airport
36.9 km away
Kaduna International Airport
63.8 km away
The city is positioned at coordinates 11.11128° latitude and 7.7227° longitude, at an elevation of 644 meters. Zaria falls within the Africa/Lagos timezone and is part of Kaduna State. Nearby cities include Soba, Danja, Igabi, and Hunkuyi.
Zaria ranks as the 14th most populous city in Nigeria out of a total of 475 cities. With a total urban population of 76,201,364 in the country, Zaria is a notable urban area within this context.
Within Kaduna State, Zaria ranks 2nd among 17 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Kaduna, Lere, Kafanchan, Kagoro, and Kachia. The city has various amenities, including 5 hospitals, 5 schools, 2 universities, and multiple parks and banks.
Within 25 km of Zaria, 20 populated places have been registered.
Zaria is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.
| University | QS |
|---|---|
| Federal College of Education, Zaria | — |
| Tazkiyah University | — |
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The population of Zaria is approximately 980,000.
Zaria is located in Kaduna State.
The coordinates of Zaria are 11.11128° latitude and 7.7227° longitude.
The elevation of Zaria is 644 meters.
The nearest airport to Zaria is Zaria Airport, located 4.5 km away.
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