Nigeria
North West Nigeria
Katsina State

Chiranci

Chiranci or Charanchi is in in Northern . It is rich in Hausa-Fulani culture, language, and traditions. Chiranci is known for its local markets, traditional crafts, and welcoming communities, and offers a glimpse into the rural lifestyle in Nigeria.
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  • Type: local government area of Nigeria with 137,000 residents
  • Description: LGA and town in Katsina State, Nigeria
  • Also known as: “Charanchi” and “Charanchi Local Government Area”

Chiranci

Latitude
12.6015° or 12° 36′ 6″ north
Longitude
7.6837° or 7° 41′ 1″ east
Population
137,000
Elevation
534 metres (1,752 feet)
Open location code
7F49JM2M+JF
Geo­Names ID
8633644
Wiki­data ID
Q5073921
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Yoruba—“Chiranci” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Charanchi”
  • Chinese: “Charanchi”
  • French: “Charanchi”
  • Fulah: “Caranci”
  • Hausa: “Charanchi”
  • Igbo: “Charanchi”
  • Italian: “Charanchi”
  • Min Nan Chinese: “Charanchi”
  • Nupe-Nupe-Tako: “Charanchi”
  • Spanish: “Charanchi”
  • Yoruba: “Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Charanchi”

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About Mapcarta. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Description text is based on the Wikivoyage page “Chiranci”. Photo: Anasskoko, CC BY-SA 4.0.