| Kaduna State | |
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| — State — | |
| Nickname(s): Centre of Learning | |
| Location of Kaduna State in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Date created | 27 May 1967 |
| Capital | Kaduna |
| Government | |
| • Governor (List) |
Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa (PDP) |
| • Senators | |
| • Representatives | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46,053 km2 (17,781.2 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 3rd of 36 |
| Population (2006 census)1 | |
| • Total | 6,066,562 |
| • Rank | 3rd of 36 |
| • Density | 131.7/km2 (341.2/sq mi) |
| GDP (PPP) | |
| • Year | 2007 |
| • Total | $10.33 billion[1] |
| • Per capita | $1,666[1] |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+01) |
| ISO 3166 code | NG-KD |
| ^1 Preliminary results | |
Kaduna State is a state in central northern Nigeria. Its capital is Kaduna.
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The state is the successor to the old Northern Region of Nigeria, which had its capital at Kaduna. In 1967 this was split up into six states, one of which was the North-Central State, whose name was changed to Kaduna State in 1976. This was further divided in 1987, losing the area now part of Katsina State. Under the governance of Kaduna is the ancient city of Zaria.
Kaduna State is divided into 23 Local Government Areas. They are:
Kaduna State is mostly populated by Hausa, Gbagyi, Adara, Ham, Atyap, Bajjuu, Ninkyob, Kurama, Koro, zango kataf, mada and Agworok ethnic communities.[2]
Kaduna is one of the education centers in Nigeria, with many colleges and most recognized university in Nigeria
Ref.Added-KAGAH,AYOK MUSA(2011),COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY MAKARFI-KADUNA STATE.
National Open University of Nigeria
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