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Kauru
Kauru is a Local Government Area in southern Kaduna State, Nigeria. The area is 3,186 km. Its headquarters are in the town of Kauru. The postal code of the area is 811. Boundaries Kauru Local Government Area shares boundaries with Zangon Kataf Local Government Area to the southwest, Kajuru, Igabi and Soba Local Government Areas to the northwest, Kubau Local Government Area to the north, Lere Local Government Area to the northeast, Kaura Local Government Area to the south and Plateau State to southeast, respectively. Administrative subdivisions Kauru Local Government Area consists of 11 subdivisions (second-order administrative divisions), namely: # Badurum # Bital # Damakasuwa # Dawaki # Geshere # Kamaru # Kauru East # Kauru West # Kwassam # Makami # Pari Population Kauru Local Government Area has an area of 2,810 km, with a population density of 106.3/km 016/small> and annual population change of +3.05%/year. Its population was recorded to be 221,276, based on the March 21, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atyap People
The Atyap people (Tyap: ''A̱tyap'', singular: ''A̱tyotyap''; Hausa exonym: ''Kataf'', ''Katab'') are an ethnic group found majorly in Zangon-Kataf, Kaura and Jema'a Local Government Areas of southern Kaduna State, Nigeria. They speak the Tyap language, one of the Central Plateau languages. Origins Archeoloɡical material evidence The Atyap occupy part of the Nok cultural complex in the upper Kaduna River valley, famous for its terra-cotta figurines. Several iron smeltinɡ sites have been located in Atyap area. Most of these were found in the area of ''Gan'' and nearby settlements. The remains include slag, tuyeres and furnaces. In two sites in the ''Ayid-ma-pama'' (Tyap: ''A̱yit Mapama'') on the banks of the ''Sanchinyirian'' stream and banks of ''Chen Fwuam'' at ''Atabad Atanyieanɡ'' (Tyap: ''A̱ta̱bat A̱ta̱nyeang'') the slaɡ and tuyeres remains were particularly abundant in hiɡh heaps. This cateɡory of information is complemented by shallow caves and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southern Kaduna
Southern Kaduna (formerly Southern Zaria) is an area inhabited by various non-Hausa peoples living south of Zaria Emirate of Kaduna State. It is located in the Middle Belt region of Nigeria. Southern Kaduna consist of 12 local Government out of Kaduna State 23 Local Government. Some view it as being less of a geographical identity and more of an ethnic identity concept. Subdivisions * Chikun * Jaba * Jema'a * Kachia * Kaduna South * Kagarko * Kajuru * Kaura * Kauru * Lere * Sanga * Zangon Kataf Ethnic composition Southern Kaduna is composed of closely related ethnic groups and several subgroups united by a common culture and history. James (2000) classified these people based on their ethno-linguistic affinities under the topic "The Middle Belt (Composition of the Nok Culture Area)", and grouping the subgroups into the following groups: the Southern kaduna population is estimated to be over 4.5 million people out of the estimated 8.5 million population in Kaduna state ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lere, Nigeria
Lere is a Local Government Area and town in Kaduna Kaduna State of Nigeria. Lere town is located geographically at the latitude 10 degrees 39 North and longitude 8 degrees 57 East. It is the headquarters of the Lere Emirate. The town and its environs has an estimated population of about 93,290 (2016). Lere Local Government has an area of 2,634 km2 and a population of 339,740 at the 2006 census. Its headquarters are in the town of Saminaka. The postal code of the area is 811. Boundaries Lere Local Government Area shares boundaries with Kauru Local Government Area to the west and south, Kubau Local Government Area to the northwest, Kano State to the north, Bauchi State to the east and Plateau State to southeast, respectively. Administrative subdivisions Lere Local Government Area consists of 11 subdivisions, namely: #Abadawa #Dan Alhaji #Garu Mariri #Gure Kahugu (Agbiri Aniragu) #Kayarda # Kudaru #Lazuru Tuddai #Lere #Raminkura #Sabon Birni #Saminaka Population Lere Local Gov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaduna State
Kaduna State ( ha, Jihar Kaduna جىِهَر كَدُنا; ff, Leydi Kaduna, script=Latn, ; kcg, Sitet Kaduna) is a state in northern Nigeria. The state capital is its namesake, the city of Kaduna which happened to be the 8th largest city in the country as at 2006. Created in 1967 as North-Central State, which also encompassed the modern Katsina State, Kaduna State achieved its current borders in 1987. The fourth largest and third most populous state in the country, Kaduna State is nicknamed the ''Centre of Learning'', owing to the presence of numerous educational institutions of importance within the state such as Ahmadu Bello University. Modern Kaduna State is home to the sites of some of Africa's oldest civilizations, including the Nok civilization that prospered from to .Breunig, Peter. 2014. Nok: African Sculpture in Archaeological Context: p. 21.Fagg, Bernard. 1969. Recent work in west Africa: New light on the Nok culture. World Archaeology 1(1): 41–50. In the 9th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irigwe People
Irigwe people ('' Rigwe:'' Nneirigwe; '' Hausa:'' Miyango) are found mainly in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Middle Belt (central) Nigeria. They speak the Rigwe language (also Nkarigwe), a Central Plateau language. Their headquarters is the town of Miango, west of the state capital, Jos. Distribution Irigwe people are found in Bassa, Jos North and Jos South Local Government Areas of Plateau State and in Kauru Local Government Area of southern Kaduna State, Nigeria. Culture Dance On the dance pattern of the Irigwe, young Irigwe farmers usually leap to encourage the growth of crops at festivals related to the agricultural cycle. Other occupational guilds and professional organizations of experts, like blacksmiths, hunters, or wood-carvers, also possess their own expressive dances. Hunters may also possibly mime the movements of animals as a ritual means of controlling wild beasts and allaying their own fears. Marriage Walter H. Sangree wrote: Leadership Tradi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaura, Nigeria
Kaura (Tyap: Watyap) is a town and a Local Government Area in southern Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kaura in Asholyio (Moroa) Chiefdom. The Local Government Council is chaired by Matthias Siman. Other towns include: Manchok and Kagoro. It has an area of 461 km and a population of 174,626 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 801. Boundaries Kaura (''Watyap'') Local Government Area shares boundaries with Zangon Kataf Local Government Area to the west, Kauru Local Government Area to the north, Jema'a Local Government Area to the south and Plateau State to the east, respectively. Administrative subdivisions Kaura Local Government Area consists of 10 subdivisions (second-order administrative divisions) or electoral wards, namely: #Agban #Bondong (Gbandang) #Fada (Ucyio) #Kadarko #Kaura (Watyap) #Kpak #Kukum # Malagum (Zali) #Manchok (Tsok) #Zankan Population Kaura (''Watyap'') Local Government Area according to the March 21, 2006 nation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riban Language
Piti (Pitti, Bishi, Bisi) is a minor Kainji language of Kaduna State, Nigeria Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o .... Bishi speakers live in at least 26 villages. Ngmgbang (Riban, Rigmgbang) was formerly listed as a dialect of Bishi, but is clearly a distinct although related language. It is spoken in a few villages in Kaduna State. References East Kainji languages Languages of Nigeria {{Kainji-lang-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piti Language
Piti (Pitti, Bishi, Bisi) is a minor Kainji language of Kaduna State, Nigeria Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o .... Bishi speakers live in at least 26 villages. Ngmgbang (Riban, Rigmgbang) was formerly listed as a dialect of Bishi, but is clearly a distinct although related language. It is spoken in a few villages in Kaduna State. References East Kainji languages Languages of Nigeria {{Kainji-lang-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zangon Kataf
Zangon Kataf (Tyap language, Tyap: Nietcen-A̱fakan) is a Local Government Areas of Nigeria, Local Government Area in Southern Kaduna, southern Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Zonkwa. It is also a name of a town (Tyap language, Tyap: Nietcen-A̱fakan) in the Atyap Chiefdom, chiefdom of the Atyap. Other towns include: Batadon (Madakiya), Samaru Kataf, Cenkwon (Samaru Kataf), Kamantan, Anchuna Sarki and Kamuru. It has an area of 2,579 km and a population of 318,991 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 802. Geography Landscape In Zangon Kataf LGA, the mountain with the highest peak is Kacecere (Atyecarak) Hill with a height of 1022m and prominence of 98m. Other mountains are: Kankada Hill (1007m), Bako Hill (949m), Madauci Hill (939m), Ashafa Hill (856m), Kabam Hill (814m), and Antang Hill (742m). Bako Hill, however, has the highest prominence of 155m. Climate Zangon Kataf town and environs have an average annual temperature of about , aver ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kajuru
Kajuru ( Adara: Ajure) is a local government area in southern Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Kajuru. The local government is located on longitude 9° 59'N and 10° 55'N and latitude 7° 34'E and 8° 13'E, with an area of 2,229 km2. History It was carved out of Chikun Local Government Area in March 1997 by the military administration of Gen. Sani Abacha's regime. At creation, it was made up of two traditional districts, Kajuru and Kufana. Additional districts were created, bringing the number to 14 districts (Toro 2001), now 10. Boundaries Kajuru local government shares boundaries with Igabi Local Government Area to the north, Chikun Local Government Area to the west, Kauru Local Government Area to the east, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area and Kachia Local Government Area to the south-west and south respectively. Administrative subdivisions Kajuru Local Government Area consists of 10 subdivisions (second-order administrative divisions), namely: # ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atsam Language
Atsam, also known as Cawai (Chawai), is a Kainji language of Nigeria Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o .... References East Kainji languages Languages of Nigeria {{Kainji-lang-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinuku Language
Kinuku (Nu) is a Kainji language of Nigeria Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o .... References East Kainji languages Languages of Nigeria {{Kainji-lang-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
