Birnin Kebbi
Birnin Kebbi is a city located in northwestern Nigeria. It is the capital city of Kebbi State and headquarters of the Gwandu Emirate. As of 2007 the city had an estimated population of 125,594. . a Hausa and Fulani state, with Islam as the major religion.[1] Formerly it was the capital of the Kebbi Emirate, which relocated to Argungu after the conquest by Gwandu in 1831.[2]
Birnin Kebbi | |
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LGA and town | |
Birnin Kebbi | |
Coordinates: 12°27′13″N 4°12′01″E | |
Country | |
State | Kebbi State |
Government | |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 125,594 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Climate | BSh |
Geography
Birnin Kebbi is located on the Sokoto River and is connected by road to Argungu (45 km northeast), Jega (35 km southeast), and Bunza (45 km southwest).[3]
References
- "The World Gazetteer". Archived from the original on 2008-12-08. Retrieved 2007-02-20.
- "Traditional States of Nigeria". WorldStatesmen.org. Retrieved 2010-10-08.
- "The Concise Britannica Encyclopedia". Retrieved 2007-02-20.
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