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Kaduna, Kaduna State

Nigeria

Regional capital10.5264° N, 7.4388° E

Kaduna is a city located in Nigeria, within Kaduna State, with a population of approximately 1,850,000. It serves as a significant urban center in the northern region of the country.

Population1,850,000
ProvinceKaduna State
Coordinates10.5264° N, 7.4388° E
CountryNigeria
Rank in Nigeria#6 of 61,423

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Nearest Airports

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Kaduna Old Airport

DN53Local

8.1 km away

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Kaduna International Airport

KADInternational

22.9 km away

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Jaji Airport

NG-0017Local

35.8 km away

Infrastructure & Services

Kaduna has a wide network of infrastructure and services. Within a 10 km radius, the city counts 207 hospitals, 49 banks, 48 universities, 31 schools and 26 fuel stations.

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207Hospitals
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31Schools
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48Universities
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3Parks
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6Libraries
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25Hotels
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14Restaurants
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49Banks
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9Pharmacies
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26Fuel stations
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3Train stations
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3Bus stations
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6Police stations
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Within a 10 km radius. Source: OpenStreetMap

Useful Facts

Alternative names
crocodile city
Founded
1913
Area
431,000,000 km²
Official website
www.kadunastate.gov.ng
Wikipedia
Kaduna
Wikidata
Q208318

About Kaduna

The city is situated at coordinates 10.52641° latitude and 7.43879° longitude, at an elevation of 626 meters. It falls within the Northern Hemisphere and operates under the Africa/Lagos timezone. Nearby cities include Kajuru, Kujama, and Igabi.

Kaduna ranks as the 6th most populous city in Nigeria out of a total of 475 cities. The country's total urban population is 76,201,364, placing Kaduna in a notable position among the largest urban areas.

Cities in Kaduna State

Within Kaduna State, the city ranks 1st among 17 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Zaria, Lere, Kafanchan, Kagoro, and Kachia. The city is supported by various amenities, including 207 hospitals, 31 schools, and 48 universities.

Zaria980,000Lere93,290Kafanchan79,522Kagoro77,008Kachia30,893Sofo-Birnin-Gwari22,380Dutsen Wai22,062Soba15,715Anchau15,538Kajuru14,389

Nearby Cities

There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Kaduna.

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RimiCity
2.5 km
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Ungwan RimiCity
2.5 km
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Ungwar ShanuCity
2.6 km
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Ungwan KanawaCity
3 km
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KabalaCity
3.3 km
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Tudun WadaCity
3.3 km
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BadikoCity
3.4 km
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Tudun NupawaCity
3.4 km
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AbakpaCity
3.5 km
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Kurmin MashiCity
3.7 km
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MashiCity
4 km
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Babban SauraCity
4.2 km
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NassarawaCity
4.4 km
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Ungwan BadoCity
4.8 km
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BirnawaCity
4.8 km
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NamiyaCity
5.2 km
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Ungwan LimanCity
5.2 km
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KamazaCity
5.3 km
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KarugaCity
5.7 km
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KawoCity
5.8 km

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Largest cities in Nigeria

#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 Kaduna?

The population of Kaduna is approximately 1,850,000.

In which province/state is Kaduna located?

Kaduna is located in Kaduna State.

What are the coordinates of Kaduna?

The coordinates of Kaduna are 10.52641° latitude and 7.43879° longitude.

What is the elevation of Kaduna?

The elevation of Kaduna is 626 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Kaduna?

The nearest airport to Kaduna is Kaduna International Airport.

Source: Bamwor World Encyclopedia — GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)