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. Kebbi is mostly 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 |  Nigeria |
| State | Kebbi State |
| Government | |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 125,594 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Climate | BSh |
Geography
Sokoto river basin
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)and the city is dominated by the Fulani ethnic group
Transportation
The city is served by the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport
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.
State capital: Birnin Kebbi | ||
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