Rabah
For the Sudanese warlord, see Rabih az-Zubayr.
For the Talmudist, see Rabbah bar Nahmani.
| Rabah | |
|---|---|
| LGA and town | |
  Rabah | |
| Coordinates: 13°7′N 5°31′E / 13.117°N 5.517°ECoordinates: 13°7′N 5°31′E / 13.117°N 5.517°E | |
| Country |
 Nigeria |
| State | Sokoto State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,433 km2 (939 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 Census) | |
| • Total | 149,165 |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 842 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.SO.RA |
Rabah is a Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Rabah.
It has an area of 2,433 km² and a population of 149,165 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 842.[1]
Rabah was the home town of Sir Ahmadu Bello the first Premier of Northern Nigeria. He succeeded his father as the head of Rabah District in 1934.
References
- ↑ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
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