Gusau

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

Contents 1 Geography 2 Government 3 See also 4 References

[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] See also

• 2006 Gusau dam collapse

[edit] References

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

Coordinates: 12°10′N, 6°40′E