# Kaduna State, Nigeria – Local government areas & Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/

State · Nigeria 

# Kaduna State

Kaduna State is a state of Nigeria. It had an estimated **9,032,181 people** in 2022 on 44,155 km² (about 205 per km²). Its main town is Kaduna. It is divided into 23 local government areas. 1,881 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 818 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 9,032,181people (2022)
- 44,155km²
- 23local government areas
- 818mapped services

## How many people live in Kaduna State?

Kaduna State had an estimated **9,032,181 people** in 2022 — 4.2% of Nigeria, 4th of 37 states. There are 1,029 women for every 1,000 men (above the Nigeria figure of 1,001). Spread over 44,155 km², that is about **205 people per km²**, 23rd of 37 states.

41.0% of people are children under 15 and 2.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 19 across Nigeria). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 77 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,519,610**

5–9 ****1,131,734**

10–14 ****1,049,038**

15–19 ****1,042,345**

20–24 ****900,074**

25–29 ****686,698**

30–34 ****557,465**

35–39 ****517,500**

40–44 ****447,626**

45–49 ****343,248**

50–54 ****265,254**

55–59 ****200,703**

60–64 ****146,643**

65–69 ****96,234**

70–74 ****59,119**

75–79 ****30,869**

80+ ****22,472**

Source: [UNFPA and United States Census Bureau - PEPFAR program via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-nga).

## Where is Kaduna State?

Kaduna State lies in [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). It borders 8 other states: [Bauchi State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/bauchi/), [Federal Capital Territory](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/federal-capital-territory/), [Kano State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kano/), [Katsina State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/katsina/), [Nasarawa State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/nasarawa/), [Niger State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/), [Plateau State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/plateau/) and [Zamfara State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/zamfara/). By area it is the 6th largest of 37 states in Nigeria. It covers 4.9% of [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). The centre of Kaduna State is about 139 km in a straight line from Abuja, the capital. The centre point is at 10.2572° N, 7.8594° E.

Source: [Office for the Surveyor General of the Federation of Nigeria (OSGOF), Ehealth, United Nations Cartographic Section (UNCS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-nga).

## Things to see in and around Kaduna State

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Kaduna State: 2 monuments; 1 castle or fort; 1 memorial.

- Kajuru Castle · castle or fort
- Kaduna 2nd World War Memorial Stone · monument
- Nigerian Air Force officers mess · monument
- War Memorial · memorial

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Kaduna State

- Time zoneUTC+1, no daylight saving · Africa/Lagos
- CurrencyNaira (NGN)
- Country calling code+234
- LanguagesEnglish, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fulah
- Plug typesType D, G · 230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Kaduna International Airport (KAD) · Kaduna77 km
- Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) · Jos130 km

### Nearest railway station

Iri (Kajuru), about 17 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 06:07) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:37, sunset around 18:09).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:49 18:24 11.6 h 

Feb 06:48 18:36 11.8 h 

Mar 06:36 18:39 12.1 h 

Apr 06:18 18:39 12.3 h 

May 06:07 18:42 12.6 h 

Jun 06:07 18:50 12.7 h 

Jul 06:14 18:54 12.7 h 

Aug 06:19 18:47 12.5 h 

Sep 06:18 18:29 12.2 h 

Oct 06:16 18:11 11.9 h 

Nov 06:23 18:03 11.7 h 

Dec 06:37 18:09 11.5 h 

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Local government areas of Kaduna State

Local government area Area km² Localities Services 

[Birnin-Gwari](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/birnin-gwari/) 6,529 188 4 

[Chikun](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/chikun/) 4,482 151 120 

[Giwa](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/giwa/) 1,986 154 2 

[Igabi](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/igabi/) 3,392 142 85 

[Ikara](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/ikara/) 941 106 1 

[Jaba](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/jaba/) 455 34 1 

[Jema'a](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/jema-a/) 1,416 97 5 

[Kachia](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/kachia/) 4,591 175 10 

[Kaduna North](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/kaduna-north/) 59 12 305 

[Kaduna South](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/kaduna-south/) 53 14 165 

[Kagarko](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/kagarko/) 1,911 102 7 

[Kajuru](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/kajuru/) 2,512 16 1 

[Kaura](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/kaura/) 519 29 0 

[Kauru](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/kauru/) 3,009 63 0 

[Kubau](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/kubau/) 2,362 75 3 

[Kudan](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/kudan/) 334 39 0 

[Lere](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/lere/) 2,301 83 6 

[Markafi](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/markafi/) 572 67 0 

[Sabon-Gari](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/sabon-gari/) 263 28 61 

[Sanga](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/sanga/) 1,494 155 3 

[Soba](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/soba/) 2,248 83 0 

[Zango-Kataf](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/zango-kataf/) 2,333 194 1 

[Zaria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/zaria/) 394 33 38 

Source: [Office for the Surveyor General of the Federation of Nigeria (OSGOF), Ehealth, United Nations Cartographic Section (UNCS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-nga); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Villages and localities in Kaduna State

Open gazetteers list **1,881 villages, towns and localities** in Kaduna State. The largest with a recorded population: Kaduna (1,850,000), Zaria (980,000), Lere (93,290), Kafanchan (79,522), Kagoro (77,008) and Kachia (30,893). Settlements here lie between about 297 m and 1,152 m above sea level (median 649 m).

- Aba
- Abadawa
- Abakpa
- Abama
- Abaro
- Abet
- Abrja
- Abrom
- Abu
- Abu-Tsofo
- Achi
- Adage
- Aduan
- Adunga
- Adura
- Adwan
- Afago
- Afaka
- Afana Kaje
- Afana Tayu
- Agaji
- Agameti
- Agban
- Agunu
- Agwam
- Agwan Gwara
- Aishong
- Ajiba
- Akache
- Akama
- Akau
- Akilibu
- Akonon
- Akote
- Akura
- Akwana
- Alere
- Allah Gaba
- Allah Nana
- Amana
- Amantu
- Amar Dogo
- Amare
- Amars
- Amatita
- Amawa
- Ambam
- Ambe
- Ambe Madaki
- Ambe Sarki
- Amfu
- Amon Kasa
- Anaba
- Anadariya
- Ancha Sarki
- Anchau
- Ancuna
- Andaha
- Andaha Worro
- Anga
- Ango
- Anguwan Dan Yaya
- Anguwan Mayana
- Anguwan Rufai
- Anguwan Sarkin Noma
- Anguwan Sauro
- Anguwan Yelwan Daji
- Anguwar Bawa
- Anguwar Kotci
- Angwan Daji
- Angwan Dauda
- Angwan Galadima
- Angwan Giginya
- Angwan Ita
- Angwan Jakada
- Angwan Madaki
- Angwan Mapera
- Angwan Pa
- Angwan-Pa
- Angwanpa
- Aninkwan
- Anji
- Anji Madaki
- Anka
- Ankul
- Ankul Gida
- Ankuru
- Ankuwa
- Ankwa
- Ankwan Tukura
- Antai
- Antan
- Antong
- Anza
- Anzar Daji
- Anzere Daji
- Apakhah
- Apapa
- Apewohe
- Arak
- Aribi
- Aribio
- Ariko
- Asham
- Ashehu
- Askale
- Aso
- Asonkwai
- Assob Barshi
- Atakfe
- Atara
- Atisa
- Atuku
- Atuma
- Auchan
- Auchanawa
- Audi
- Avong
- Awai
- Awan
- Ayagan
- Azendi
- Baban Rafi
- Babaru
- Babban Hula
- Babban Saura
- Babinda
- Bacha Forest Reserve
- Badiko
- Badna
- Badoko
- Baduru
- Bafai
- Bafai Gora
- Baffot
- Bagaldi
- Bagwiwa
- Bahozagom
- Bajimi
- Baka
- Bakara
- Bakin Kasua
- Bakin Kasuan Gwari
- Bakin Kogi
- Bakin Kogi Kazare
- Bakin-Lamba
- Bakinkubau
- Bako
- Bakuchi
- Balet
- Balo
- Baloje
- Banag
- Bandan
- Banga
- Banke
- Bara
- Barden Baka
- Barden Yana
- Barebari
- Bargu
- Bari
- Barkin Kogi
- Barnawa
- Baro
- Barrakin Chori
- Bassam Rumbu
- Bassawa
- Basurfe
- Bato
- Baturi
- Bauda
- Bauna
- Baushe
- Bawa
- Bawan Dogo
- Bazanga
- Ba’awa
- Bebe
- Bele
- Bereda
- Bibori
- Bida
- Bigbel
- Bijik
- Bika
- Bikal
- Bikaratu
- Bina
- Binawa
- Biniki
- Bira
- Birnawa
- Birnin Barwa
- Birnin Gwari
- Birnin Yero
- Birugu
- Bisallah
- Bisaye
- Bital
- Bitari
- Bitaro
- Biye
- Bogari
- Bomo
- Bongo
- Bonkwa
- Bora Chori
- Bot
- Brinya
- Bugai
- Bugau
- Bula
- Bunsura
- Burkornu
- Burma
- Buruku
- Butswan
- Buzai
- Bwashishi
- Chagwa
- Chakwama
- Chanchuk
- Chara
- Charika
- Charika Maiwada
- Chi-Patake
- Chidago
- Chidunu
- Chigwa
- Chikun
- Chikuri
- Chimana
- Chindu
- Chirani
- Chivi
- Chori
- Chubu
- Cigwa Daji
- Cila
- Cucula
- Cukula Daji
- Dabo
- Dabui
- Dagara
- Dagwarga
- Dainyamu
- Dajin Gafuri
- Dajin Lafat
- Dajin Pama
- Dakabusi
- Dakace
- Dakalo
- Dakunu
- Dakwala
- Dallatu
- Dalle
- Damakasuwa
- Damari
- Damashi
- Damau
- Damba
- Dambo
- Damou
- Dan Alhaji
- Dan Bami
- Dan Bara
- Dan Dako
- Dan Damisa
- Dan Galadima
- Dan Guzuri
- Dan Jaba
- Dan Juma
- Dan Kano
- Dan Ladi
- Dan Lawal
- Dan Mahawayi
- Dan Maliki
- Dan Sambo
- Dan Wata
- Dan-Bakaba
- Danbaki
- Dandamo
- Dandan
- Dandandi
- Dande
- Dandole
- Dandure
- Dangobe
- Dangoma
- Dankutu
- Danza
- Dauda
- Daudu Kashabushi
- Dawaki
- Dawakin Bassa
- Dawka
- Dawodu
- Dega
- Diko
- Dinye
- Dogo
- Dogo Ndaji
- Dogo Wdaji
- Dogon Daji
- Dogon Dawa
- Dogon Fili
- Dogon Giginya
- Dogon Kurmi
- Dogon-Fili
- Dogontudu
- Doka
- Dokomi
- Domawa
- Doraji
- Dorayi
- Duchin Bako Station
- Dufpe
- Duku
- Dumali
- Dundibus
- Dunki
- Duntse
- Dunya
- Durubawa
- Durum
- Dusa Ma
- Dutsen
- Dutsen Mai
- Dutsen Wai
- Dutsi
- Dutsin Bako
- Dutsin Kadun
- Ekushe
- Encha
- Eriebok
- Fadaman Gande
- Fadaman Kanwa
- Fadan Chawai
- Fadan Kagoma
- Fadan Kaiba
- Fadan Kaibi
- Fadan Kaje
- Fadan Kamantan
- Fadan Karshe
- Fadan Kono
- Fadan Kuower
- Fadan Waiwai
- Fadiya Bukut
- Fadiya Busan
- Fadiya Mugu
- Fadiya Yadsanu
- Fadiya-Yazanom
- Fagachi
- Fan Shanu
- Fanjih
- Farin Kasa
- Farin Kassa
- Farin-Hawa
- Farin-Ruwa
- Farma
- Farman
- Farman Daji
- Fatan Kudu
- Fatika
- Fatima
- Federe
- Fenge
- Fido
- Fiene
- Furana
- Furjan
- GRA
- Gabi
- Gada
- Gadanaji
- Gadas
- Gagumi
- Gaian
- Gajere
- Gakiya
- Galadima Dan Taru
- Galadima Kanawa
- Galadiman Maje
- Galadimawa
- Galibi
- Gama
- Gamachua
- Gamagira
- Gami
- Gamilo
- Gang
- Ganga
- Gangamai
- Gangara
- Gani
- Gani Mada
- Gani-Sarki
- Ganji
- Ganjum Wale

…and 1,481 more.

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Kaduna State

Named natural and historic features inside Kaduna State, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

279 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank.

- Baisuga
- Chawai
- Daifuli
- Gwalabia
- Gwame
- Kangimi Reservoir
- Kano Stream
- Kinkiba
- Magama
- Mariri
- N’gell
- Ouree
- Pena
- Rafin Lagwada
- Rafin Magami
- River Aburawan
- River Achi Tatu
- River Adoots
- River Arai
- River Aredem
- River Asab
- River Ashafa
- River Atom
- River Babba Udawa

…and 256 more.

### Hills and mountains

156 hills; 5 mountains; 1 peak.

- Avo Hill · 1,271 m
- Kwandam · 1,246 m
- Ningishi Hill · 1,176 m
- Miango West · 1,144 m
- Zurubu Hill · 1,117 m
- Twin Sisters Hill · 1,100 m
- Ikara · 1,055 m
- Kacaccaren Hill · 1,016 m
- Kudaru Hill · 1,009 m
- Bako Hill · 936 m
- Kankada Hill · 933 m
- Madauci Hill · 928 m
- Dutsen Jura · 920 m
- Dutsin Dono · 916 m
- Dangroum Hill · 900 m
- Wukoro · 866 m
- Iri Hill · 860 m
- Kankan Hill · 858 m
- Ankul Hill · 855 m
- Zarara Hill · 850 m
- Mupaupare Hill · 849 m
- Ashafa Hill · 846 m
- Kujama Hill · 838 m
- Gamilo Hill · 836 m

…and 138 more.

### Forests and nature

45 forest reserves; 1 garden.

- Afaka Forest Reserve
- Amere Forest Reserve
- Anara Forest Reserve
- Anchau West Forest Reserve
- Ayu Hills Forest Reserve
- Bari Forest Reserve
- Birnin Gwari Forest Reserve
- Cukula Forest Reserve
- Damakasua Forest Reserve
- Dangwa Forest Reserve
- Dawaki Forest Reserve
- Dogon Dawa Forest Reserve
- Doka Forest Reserve
- Doka Hills Forest Reserve
- Gerti Kloof Forest Reserve
- Gimi River Forest Reserve
- Guima River Forest Reserve
- IAR Botanical Garden
- Jankassa Forest Reserve
- Kabama Forest Reserve
- Kagurna Forest Reserve
- Kamuku Forest Reserve
- Katerma Forest Reserve
- Katerma Forest Reserve

…and 22 more.

### History

1 castle.

- Kajuru Castle

### Getting around

9 railway stations; 1 airport; 1 airfield.

- Auchan Station
- Gerti Station
- Gimi Station
- Godani Station
- Guga Station
- Jagindi Station
- Jaji
- Kaduna Junction
- Kajuru Station
- Kankomi Station
- Zaria Airport

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Kaduna State and the best time to visit

In Kaduna State, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Dec (22 °C). About 1,319 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (321 mm) and the driest Jan (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to February**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 22 0 

Feb 26 8 

Mar 28 22 

Apr 28 103 

May 27 136 

Jun 25 158 

Jul 24 295 

Aug 23 321 

Sep 24 208 

Oct 24 59 

Nov 23 10 

Dec 22 0 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kaduna State

Places mapped inside Kaduna State in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals291
- Banks72
- ATMs2
- Petrol pumps64
- Hotels99
- Shopping malls13
- Schools70
- Colleges and universities127
- Cinemas7
- Pharmacies9
- Restaurants56
- Police stations4
- Dental clinics4

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Kaduna State?In Nigeria
- What is the population of Kaduna State?9,032,181 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kaduna State?About 19 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kaduna State?About 205 people per km²
- What borders Kaduna State?Bauchi State, Federal Capital Territory, Kano State, Katsina State, Nasarawa State, Niger State, Plateau State and Zamfara State
- What is there to see in Kaduna State?Kaduna 2nd World War Memorial Stone, Kajuru Castle, Nigerian Air Force officers mess, War Memorial
- What time zone is Kaduna State in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Kaduna State?Naira (NGN)
- What language is spoken in Kaduna State?English, Hausa, Yoruba (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kaduna State?1,881 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kaduna State?Settlements lie between 297 m and 1,152 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Kaduna State?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Kaduna State?Avo Hill (1,271 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kaduna State?October to February
- How many hospitals are in Kaduna State?291 mapped
- How many banks are in Kaduna State?72 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Kaduna State?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kaduna State?64 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kaduna State?NG019 (OCHA common operational dataset)