# Zamfara State, Nigeria – Local government areas & Population

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State · Nigeria 

# Zamfara State

Zamfara State is a state of Nigeria. It had an estimated **5,833,494 people** in 2022 on 33,512 km² (about 174 per km²). Its main town is Gusau. It is divided into 14 local government areas. 998 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 57 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 5,833,494people (2022)
- 33,512km²
- 14local government areas
- 57mapped services

## How many people live in Zamfara State?

Zamfara State had an estimated **5,833,494 people** in 2022 — 2.7% of Nigeria, 15th of 37 states. There are 1,030 women for every 1,000 men (above the Nigeria figure of 1,001). Spread over 33,512 km², that is about **174 people per km²**, 27th of 37 states.

49.0% of people are children under 15 and 2.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 15 years (it is 19 across Nigeria). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 105 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,014,370**

5–9 ****983,447**

10–14 ****858,598**

15–19 ****654,733**

20–24 ****524,340**

25–29 ****368,583**

30–34 ****285,711**

35–39 ****268,173**

40–44 ****234,230**

45–49 ****185,787**

50–54 ****145,882**

55–59 ****106,798**

60–64 ****77,790**

65–69 ****54,314**

70–74 ****35,471**

75–79 ****19,939**

80+ ****15,328**

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 Zamfara State?

Zamfara State lies in [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). It borders 5 other states: [Kaduna State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/), [Katsina State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/katsina/), [Kebbi State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kebbi/), [Niger State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/) and [Sokoto State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/sokoto/). By area it is the 10th largest of 37 states in Nigeria. It covers 3.7% of [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). The centre of Zamfara State is about 365 km in a straight line from Abuja, the capital. The centre point is at 12.0130° N, 6.0510° 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 Zamfara State

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Zamfara State: 1 castle or fort.

- Nasarawa Burkullu District Head palace · castle or fort

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: Zamfara 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

- Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) · Sokoto136 km
- Kaduna International Airport (KAD) · Kaduna201 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 06:11) and shortest in Dec (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 06:48, sunset around 18:13).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:59 18:29 11.5 h 

Feb 06:57 18:42 11.7 h 

Mar 06:44 18:46 12.0 h 

Apr 06:24 18:47 12.4 h 

May 06:11 18:51 12.7 h 

Jun 06:11 19:00 12.8 h 

Jul 06:18 19:04 12.8 h 

Aug 06:24 18:56 12.5 h 

Sep 06:24 18:37 12.2 h 

Oct 06:24 18:17 11.9 h 

Nov 06:33 18:08 11.6 h 

Dec 06:48 18:13 11.4 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 Zamfara State

Local government area Area km² Localities Services 

[Anka](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/zamfara/anka/) 2,549 28 1 

[Bakura](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/zamfara/bakura/) 1,502 18 3 

[Birnin Magaji](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/zamfara/birnin-magaji/) 1,240 38 0 

[Bukkuyum](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/zamfara/bukkuyum/) 3,296 30 8 

[Bungudu](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/zamfara/bungudu/) 2,031 198 3 

[Gummi](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/zamfara/gummi/) 2,605 26 1 

[Gusau](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/zamfara/gusau/) 2,709 168 26 

[Kaura Namoda](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/zamfara/kaura-namoda/) 866 62 5 

[Maradun](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/zamfara/maradun/) 2,754 24 1 

[Maru](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/zamfara/maru/) 7,216 229 3 

[Shinkafi](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/zamfara/shinkafi/) 783 15 0 

[Talata Mafara](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/zamfara/talata-mafara/) 1,466 37 4 

[Tsafe](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/zamfara/tsafe/) 1,810 148 1 

[Zurmi](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/zamfara/zurmi/) 2,685 20 1 

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 Zamfara State

Open gazetteers list **998 villages, towns and localities** in Zamfara State. The largest with a recorded population: Gusau (226,857), Kaura Namoda (69,725), Talata Mafara (39,045), Gummi (38,744), Moriki (28,735) and Sauri (13,445). Settlements here lie between about 220 m and 730 m above sea level (median 462 m).

- Abare
- Aberishi
- Aberma
- Aburufe
- Adebka
- Ado Kompani
- Ajia
- Akuza
- Akuzo
- Ala
- Alafa
- Allahuwa
- Alli
- Alugwaji
- Aluku
- Angwa Han-Han
- Angwa Kao
- Angwa Yisa
- Angwan Bawamakeri
- Angwan Jikambara
- Angwan Nababa
- Angwan-Audu
- Angwan-Dabawa
- Angwan-Dodo
- Angwan-Lima
- Angwan-Maiwasa
- Anka
- Ashar Lafia
- Asola
- Audu
- Augi
- Auki
- Awala
- Awalla
- Ayagawa
- Baba Gigiyan
- Baba-Doka
- Baban Baki
- Baban Doka
- Baban Gebe
- Baban-Kada
- Babban Kauye
- Babompa
- Badaku
- Badarawa
- Badau
- Bado
- Baduku
- Bage
- Bagega
- Baigasuwa
- Bakin Kuga
- Bakisa
- Bakoshi
- Bakura
- Bakwonta
- Balachar
- Balela
- Balewa
- Balitawa
- Bamawa
- Bamboo
- Ban Zara Hill
- Banaga
- Banga
- Baraia Zaki
- Barakeji
- Barda Yabo
- Barin Ruwa
- Barkin Daji
- Barmo
- Bauchi
- Bawa
- Bawa Gaga
- Bawo
- Baya Wiri
- Baza
- Bazai
- Belawa
- Ben
- Bia
- Bia Buki
- Biginni
- Bilbi
- Bindim
- Bingi
- Bini
- Birni Gide
- Birnin Magaji
- Birnin Tudu
- Birnin Zauma
- Bitawa
- Blake
- Bobo
- Bodo
- Boko
- Bokolori
- Bolai
- Bolaii
- Bom Bami
- Bugawa
- Bukkuyum
- Bukut
- Bula
- Bunaji
- Bunga
- Bungudu
- Chanawa
- Chida
- Chido
- Chika
- Dabakun
- Dabawa
- Dada
- Dadinkowa
- Dajuku
- Dakache
- Dakai
- Dakala
- Dakko
- Dakuna
- Dalam
- Dama Guli
- Damaga
- Damaka
- Damani
- Dambaza
- Damina
- Dampo
- Damri
- Dan Abdu
- Dan Auta
- Dan Baba
- Dan Bago
- Dan Baji
- Dan Barde
- Dan Boji
- Dan Dabe
- Dan Dije
- Dan Fatu
- Dan Ganji
- Dan Garamfa
- Dan Gulbi
- Dan Japa
- Dan Juli
- Dan Kaina
- Dan Kaka
- Dan Koda
- Dan Kuku
- Dan Ladan
- Dan Makulu
- Dan Mallam
- Dan Marke
- Dan Mole
- Dan Rumji
- Dan Sadau
- Dan Zara
- Dan-Gurgu
- Danabo
- Danabu
- Dandago
- Dandala
- Dandiyan
- Danfasa
- Dangau
- Dangoi-Rafin
- Dangwoi
- Danhawa
- Dankada
- Dankaya
- Dankuka
- Danlasa
- Dansabo
- Danwari
- Daraga
- Dareta
- Dauda
- Dauki
- Dempa
- Denke
- Dogo Digiyan
- Dogon Daji
- Dogon Kade
- Dogon Kawo
- Dogon-Auo
- Dogon-Kade
- Dogon-Manu
- Doka
- Doka Ayi
- Doka Bakwai
- Doka Yonga
- Doka-Inga
- Dokau
- Dole
- Dorca
- Dorka
- Dosara
- Dousaye
- Dufu
- Duhuwa
- Dukki
- Dumburum
- Dumburum forest
- Dunba
- Duru
- Dutsen Margarzaga
- Dutsi
- Dutsin Kura
- Dutsin Kura Sauri
- Duza
- Ehawa
- Fagwame
- Falke
- Farakuwa
- Farimana
- Farin Mallam
- Fulani
- Fura Girki
- Furifuri
- Gabyer
- Gada
- Gada Mayya
- Gadauna
- Gagere
- Gajera
- Galadi
- Galadima
- Galewa
- Gamagiwa
- Gambanda
- Gamowa
- Gando
- Gangara
- Ganji
- Ganuaje
- Garbadu
- Gargaje
- Gargam
- Gasura
- Gaudi
- Gayawa
- Geauri
- Geba
- Gida Jebo
- Gidan Ali
- Gidan Aljeni
- Gidan Alu
- Gidan Amadu
- Gidan Anache
- Gidan Ardo
- Gidan Awala
- Gidan Babagoji
- Gidan Bako
- Gidan Baru
- Gidan Bawa
- Gidan Bawa Gaga
- Gidan Begini
- Gidan Bera
- Gidan Biza
- Gidan Buda
- Gidan Buzu
- Gidan Chida
- Gidan Dadago
- Gidan Dago
- Gidan Damo
- Gidan Dan Hagu
- Gidan Dan Mai Zare
- Gidan Dan Makwayo
- Gidan Dan Tape
- Gidan Dango
- Gidan Dawai
- Gidan Dogo
- Gidan Dogon Daji
- Gidan Dubu
- Gidan Galadima
- Gidan Garba
- Gidan Gibo
- Gidan Girbi
- Gidan Goberawa
- Gidan Goje
- Gidan Gomna
- Gidan Gwano
- Gidan Halilu
- Gidan Husaini
- Gidan Idi
- Gidan Imoru
- Gidan Janari
- Gidan Jatto
- Gidan Jibo
- Gidan Kada
- Gidan Kadi
- Gidan Kadiri
- Gidan Kano
- Gidan Kolo
- Gidan Kuje
- Gidan Ladi
- Gidan Le
- Gidan Machido
- Gidan Madawaki
- Gidan Magagi
- Gidan Mai Kwazo
- Gidan Mai Sauri
- Gidan Maiawaki
- Gidan Malam Audu
- Gidan Mallam Chido
- Gidan Mallam Haruna
- Gidan Mallam Yaya
- Gidan Mani
- Gidan Mashau
- Gidan Matoro
- Gidan Musa
- Gidan Nagambu
- Gidan Nahiru
- Gidan Nasheku
- Gidan Sake
- Gidan Sardo
- Gidan Sarkin Gardi
- Gidan Segi
- Gidan Sodangi
- Gidan Tanko
- Gidan Usuman
- Gidan-Ada
- Gidan-Baraji
- Gidan-Barawo
- Gidan-Magana
- Gidan-Mani
- Gijia
- Gobro
- Goga
- Gomanan
- Gonja
- Gora
- Goriba
- Gudashi
- Gude
- Guidan Abu
- Guidan Ada
- Guidan Adamu
- Guidan Agama
- Guidan Alhasan
- Guidan Ali
- Guidan Aljeni
- Guidan Alu
- Guidan Amadu
- Guidan Anache
- Guidan Ardo
- Guidan Arna
- Guidan Atu
- Guidan Awala
- Guidan Babagoji
- Guidan Bako
- Guidan Bawa
- Guidan Begini
- Guidan Beriberi
- Guidan Buda
- Guidan Buzu
- Guidan Dadago
- Guidan Damo
- Guidan Dan Hagu
- Guidan Dan Mai-Zare
- Guidan Dan Makwayo
- Guidan Dan Umoru
- Guidan Dango
- Guidan Dawai
- Guidan Dogo
- Guidan Dogon Daji
- Guidan Fakkam
- Guidan Gagare
- Guidan Garso
- Guidan Giasa
- Guidan Gibo
- Guidan Girbi
- Guidan Goje
- Guidan Gula
- Guidan Hagu
- Guidan Halilu
- Guidan Husaini
- Guidan Idi
- Guidan Imoru
- Guidan Janari
- Guidan Jatto
- Guidan Jibo
- Guidan Kada
- Guidan Kadi
- Guidan Kadiri
- Guidan Karbo
- Guidan Karte
- Guidan Kolo
- Guidan Kuje
- Guidan Labo
- Guidan Ladi
- Guidan Liman
- Guidan Machido
- Guidan Magagi
- Guidan Magajin Toga
- Guidan Mage
- Guidan Mai Sauri
- Guidan Mai-Jatau
- Guidan Mai-Kwazo
- Guidan Makeri

…and 598 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 Zamfara State

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

### Water

99 rivers and streams; 2 lakes; 1 reservoir or tank.

- Baban Barki
- Baban Gebe
- Baban Gebe
- Baban Gebe
- Bakolori Reservoir
- Bakura
- Baraia Zaki
- Barau
- Bobo
- Danmohau Kachea
- Duma
- Fafara
- Fema
- Fimiriwa
- Fon Kada
- Garugi
- Garza
- Gellami
- Gora
- Guidan Margau
- Gulbin Galma
- Gulbin Karauchi
- Gunhaleri
- Gworah

…and 78 more.

### Hills and mountains

54 hills.

- Sauri Hill · 835 m
- Rusu Hill · 806 m
- Kuruku Hill · 769 m
- Madaba Hill · 751 m
- Tuturiki Hill · 749 m
- Maribi Hill · 659 m
- Kutcheri Hill · 625 m
- Dutsin Matseri · 611 m
- Dutsen Wauni · 604 m
- Rikiza Dakin Baona · 604 m
- Matade Hill · 600 m
- Kuruku Hill · 598 m
- Gazamba Hill · 584 m
- Mezomaye Hill · 573 m
- Madasa Hill · 553 m
- Dunkani Hill · 548 m
- Randi Hill · 548 m
- Madanza Hill · 545 m
- Malele Hill · 543 m
- Kasanfani Hill · 525 m
- Yahu Hill · 518 m
- Wabi Hill · 502 m
- Kanoma Hill · 500 m
- Maikwali Hill · 485 m

…and 30 more.

### Forests and nature

11 forest reserves.

- Bakura Tureta Native Area Forest Reserve
- East Anka Native Area Forest Reserve
- Illela Native Area Forest Reserve
- Kwiambana Forest Reserve
- Kwiambana Forest Reserve
- Maradun Native Area Forest Reserve
- Marbe Native Area Forest Reserve
- Maru Bongudu Native Area Forest Reserve
- Rakuma Native Area Forest Reserve
- West Anka Native Area Forest Reserve
- West Anka Sokoto Native Area Number 13

### History

3 ruins.

- Kabba
- Modachi Fulani Camp
- Old Marabu

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Gusau

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 Zamfara State and the best time to visit

In Zamfara State, the warmest month is Apr (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Jan (23 °C). About 746 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (208 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 23 0 

Feb 27 0 

Mar 30 1 

Apr 31 24 

May 30 55 

Jun 28 92 

Jul 27 147 

Aug 25 208 

Sep 26 168 

Oct 27 50 

Nov 26 1 

Dec 23 0 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Zamfara State

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

- Hospitals26
- Banks4
- Petrol pumps7
- Hotels4
- Shopping malls1
- Schools4
- Colleges and universities10
- Police stations1

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 Zamfara State?In Nigeria
- What is the population of Zamfara State?5,833,494 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Zamfara State?About 15 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Zamfara State?About 174 people per km²
- What borders Zamfara State?Kaduna State, Katsina State, Kebbi State, Niger State and Sokoto State
- What is there to see in Zamfara State?Nasarawa Burkullu District Head palace
- What time zone is Zamfara State in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Zamfara State?Naira (NGN)
- What language is spoken in Zamfara State?English, Hausa, Yoruba (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Zamfara State?998 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Zamfara State?Settlements lie between 220 m and 730 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Zamfara State?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Zamfara State?Sauri Hill (835 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Zamfara State?October to February
- How many hospitals are in Zamfara State?26 mapped
- How many banks are in Zamfara State?4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Zamfara State?7 mapped
- What is the P-code of Zamfara State?NG037 (OCHA common operational dataset)