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Gaya, Kano State

Nigeria

Provincial capital11.8606° N, 9.0027° E

Gaya is a provincial capital in Kano State, Nigeria. The recorded population is 20,959.

Population20,959
ProvinceKano State
Coordinates11.8606° N, 9.0027° E
CountryNigeria
Rank in Nigeria#217 of 61,423

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About Gaya

At coordinates 11.86° N, 9.00° E, Gaya lies in the Northern Hemisphere. The city belongs to Kano State in Nigeria.

Gaya has 20,959 inhabitants, making it the #217 most populated locality in Nigeria out of 61,423 registered.

Cities in Kano State

The Kano State region of Nigeria is home to Gaya and other cities such as Kano, Wudil, Rano. Gaya has 20,959 inhabitants.

Kano4,910,000Wudil23,066Rano17,972Gwarzo16,303Bebeji10,987Takai10,748Kura9,537Dambatta8,940Kibiya8,500Dan Gora7,907

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Gaya includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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LajawaCity
8.7 km
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K. Yar MarayaCity
9.8 km
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Unguwar GaninkiCity
11.1 km
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KausaniCity
11.5 km
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Rajau HairiCity
12.2 km
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KademiCity
12.3 km
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AjingiProvincial capital
12.5 km
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Dabin KanawaCity
12.8 km
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Umb. BalejiCity
13 km
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Unguwar Makarya SabuwaCity
13.5 km
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KunkurawaCity
13.6 km
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ChulaCity
14.8 km
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MaimakawaCity
15.7 km
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AcikaCity
16.4 km
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TsigirgiriCity
16.5 km
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BalareCity
16.6 km
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SayasayaCity
16.8 km
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MakuntunCity
17.1 km
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KyaberiCity
17.1 km
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KiraraCity
17.1 km

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#1 Lagos15,388,000#2 Kano4,910,000#3 Ibadan3,649,000#4 Abuja2,690,000#5 Port Harcourt2,120,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Gaya?

Gaya has a population of 20,959. It ranks #217 in Nigeria by population.

What province or state is Gaya in?

Gaya is located in Kano State, Nigeria.

Where is Gaya located?

Gaya is located at coordinates 11.86° N, 9.00° E in Kano State, Nigeria.

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