Gusau

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Location of Gusau in Nigeria
Location of Gusau in Nigeria

Gusau is a city located in northwestern Nigeria. It is the capital of Zamfara State.

[edit] Geography

Gusau sits just north of a line drawn from Kebbe to Kano, and has an estimated population of 242,323. [1]

[edit] Government

Sharia practice was first declared in the city in 1999.

[edit] References

  1. ^ "The World Gazetteer". Retrieved on 2007-02-20.


Coordinates: 12°10′N 6°40′E

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