Daura
Daura is a town and local government area in Katsina State, northwestern Nigeria. It is the spiritual home of the Hausa people. The emirate is referred to as one of the "seven true Hausa states" because it was, ruled by the descendants of Bayajidda's sons with Daurama and Magira.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Daura
- Also known as: “Daura Local Government Area”
- Location: Katsina State, North West Nigeria, Nigeria, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
12.982° or 12° 58′ 55″ northLongitude
8.2516° or 8° 15′ 6″ eastElevation
463 metres (1,519 feet)Open location code
7F4CX7J2+QJGeoNames ID
8633560
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