Zuru

Zuru, in southeastern Kebbi State, , is a charming town celebrated for its rolling hills, vibrant culture, and rich traditions. Home to the Dakarkari people, known for their colorful festivals and warm hospitality, Zuru is a hub for agriculture and a gateway to rural northern Nigeria.
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  • Type: Town with 165,000 residents
  • Description: local government area in Nigeria
  • Also known as: “Agbegbe Ijoba Ibile Zuru”

Zuru

Latitude
11.4334° or 11° 26′ 0″ north
Longitude
5.2389° or 5° 14′ 20″ east
Population
165,000
Elevation
367 metres (1,204 feet)
Open location code
7F37C6MQ+9H
Open­Street­Map ID
node 501463537
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­town
Geo­Names ID
7730014
Wiki­data ID
Q8075416
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In Other Languages

From Bengali to Yoruba—“Zuru” goes by many names.
  • Bengali: “জুরু”
  • Catalan: “Zuru”
  • Cebuano: “Zuru (distrito)”
  • Cebuano: “Zuru”
  • French: “Zuru”
  • Hausa: “Zuru”
  • Igbo: “Zuru”
  • Italian: “Zuru”
  • Karekare: “Zuru, Lanjèeriya”
  • Min Nan Chinese: “Zuru”
  • Nigerian Pidgin: “Zuru”
  • Nupe-Nupe-Tako: “Zuru”
  • Portuguese: “Zuru”
  • Spanish: “Zuru”
  • Yoruba: “Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Zuru”

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