Rano

Rano is one of the oldest towns in , , and serves as the headquarters of the Rano Local Government Area. It is part of the historic Hausa Bakwai states and is known for its cultural and historical significance, vibrant markets, and Islamic scholarship.
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Rano

Latitude
11.4789° or 11° 28′ 44″ north
Longitude
8.5169° or 8° 31′ 1″ east
Population
148,000
Elevation
542 metres (1,778 feet)
Open location code
7F3CFGH8+HQ
Geo­Names ID
8633722
Wiki­data ID
Q7293412
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Spanish—“Rano” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Rano (distrito)
  • Cebuano: Rano
  • Chinese: Rano
  • French: Rano
  • Hausa: RAN
  • Hausa: Rano
  • Igbo: Rano
  • Italian: Rano
  • Japanese: ラノ
  • Min Nan Chinese: Rano
  • Portuguese: Rano
  • Spanish: Rano

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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 “Rano”. Photo: Anasskoko, CC BY-SA 4.0.