Azare
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Azare | |
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 Azare Town's Gate | |
| Nickname: Azland | |
  Azare Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 11°40′27″N 10°11′28″E / 11.67417°N 10.19111°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Bauchi State |
Azare is a town in Bauchi State, Nigeria. It was founded by Mallam Zaki, who was put into office by Shehu Usman Danfodio in early 1814. Azare is the headquarters of the Katagum division in Bauchi State. It is bordered to the east by Damban LGA and Potiskum Yobe State, to the south by Misau Local Government, to the west by Jama'are Local Government, and to the north by Itas/Gadau Local Government Area of Bauchi State.[1]
History[edit]
Azare was founded in 1803 by Mallam Zaki.
Mallam's father first settled in Nafada in the Gombe emirate and later moved to Yayu, where he had Mallam. After the death of his father, Mallam went to Sheikh Usman Danfodio in Sokoto to take charge in his father's stead. In about 1809, Mallam settled at Tashena, a village about 90 kilometers away from the present Azare. Mallam ruled from 1807 to 1914. He was succeeded by his brother, known as Sulaiman Adandaya, from 1814 to 1816. The third emir of Azare, Mallam Dankauwa, ruled from 1816 until his resignation in 1846. Not more than eight rulers ruled this region up to now.[2]
Climate[edit]
The dry season in Azare lasts from October to April, and the rainy season occurs between May and September, reaching its peak in August. Rainfall ranges between 1300mm per annum. The temperature is high throughout the emirate with a mean daily 220c from April to May (1991).[3] Lateral soils characterized the higher areas of the Azare Katagum plain, while more productive land by the flood plains provide fertile from land. The soil is favorable for the production and cultivation of cotton, especially in some parts of northern Azare, which is conducive for cotton production.
Azare was an agrarian society with majority of the populace depending on farming and animal husbandry, as dictated by its climate and soil condition which favours the growing of cereal. Agriculture has great historical achievement in Azare. The rich Fadama being round the region provides fertile agricultural land for cereals, root crops, tree crops such as caltrops and a wider variety of vegetables, millet (Gero), late millet (Maiwa), Sorghum (Dawa), and groundnut and cotton which are the chief export crops and the marketing board recorded 22,271 tons of groundnut, the climate and soil condition also support the production of bean (wake) and cassava (Rogo). Agriculture is the main stay of the economy of Azare. This explains why the vast land coupled with high soil quality makes it possible for about 80-90% of its inhabitants to engage in food and cash crop farming. The major crops produced in the region include cotton, millet, later millet, groundnut and cassava as well as guinea corn.[4]
The vegetation pattern of the emirate can be classified into Sudan and Sahel savannah, the most prominent species commonly found are Shrub grass of Sabara Gabaruwa, Kargo (1991).
Air pollution[edit]
The amount of particulate matter, especially dust, in Azare is significantly increasing. since of their small size and thickness, these particles can be dangerous to human health since they react chemically with the air.[5][6][7][8]
Geology[edit]
Azare is underlain by undiffirentiated rocks of the Basement complex which have been subjected to weathering that produced a fairly deep regolith[9] The rocks are of Precambrian origin and consist of metamorphic and igneous rock types common among which are the granite descriptions; migmatite, gneisses and phillites. The granite dominates the structures, hence, is refer to as the Older Granites.[10] In most areas underlain by the Basement complex is a thin, discontinuous mantle of weathered rocks.
Previous geological studies of Azare are few. However,[10] have described aspects of the geology of the Upper Benue Trough, and the hydrogeology of parts of Bauchi State. The stratigraphic succession the upper Benue Trough consists of folded Cretaceous sediments called the Bima Sandstones unconformably overlying the Precambrian to Paleozoic Basement. This is succeeded by the Cretaceous Gombe sandstones which passes upwards into the Tertiary sands of the Kerri Kerri Formation. The sequence is terminated by the Quaternary Chad Formation.[11]
Culture, ethnic groups, and religion[edit]
The culture of the people is mainly influenced by Islam respect. The marriage customs of the people is according to Islamic procedures, such as the marriage itself and mode of dressings. Although, there are some cultures that are prohibited by Islam, like tashe[check spelling] and Kidan Gwauro, which are mainly practiced by small children.[12][13]
Azare is a pluralistic region made up of diverse ethnic and religious groups. There are three ethnic groups in Azare: fulan, Hausa, and Kare-kare. Hausa language is widely spoken in Azare due to their dominance from the end of the 19th century. Other immigrants who have different varieties of occupation infiltrated the emirate in Nigeria to pursue various trades and commerce in Katagum. Emirate visitors are well received and were given proper treatment by the 19th century Katagum.
The two main religions in Azare are Islam (approximately 99%) and Christianity (approximately 1%).[14][15]
There are many mosques and Arabic schools (Makarantun Allo), as well as various Islamic sects such as Tijjaniyyah, Qadiriyyah, Shi’ah and Jama’atul Izalatul Bida wa iqamatus sunnah which were introduced as far back as 19th century.[16] However, an influx of immigrants has led to the introduction and propagation of Christianity. This resulted of the British colonial missionaries, and churches have sprung up in most parts of the districts of the emirate.
Economy[edit]
Hotels[edit]
Azare has several hotels, including Oricon Suites, Katagum Hotel, Collinvest Guest Inn, Mansuldah Guest Inn, Muk Hotel, Jamil Hotel Azare, and Royal Guest Inn.[17]
Markets[edit]
There are two markets in Azare: Old Market Azare and New Market Azare.
Hospitals[edit]
- Federal Medical Center Azare (FMC)
- General Hospital Azare
- Extreme Hospital
- Royal Hotel Azare
- Azare Urban Maternity
- Mastango Maternity Azare
- Nasarawa a PHC
- Collage Clinic
- Queen Amina Medical Integration
- Ardo Standard Medical Center Azare
- Azare Vitnery Hospital
Geography[edit]
Azare is located at 11°40′27″N 10°11′28″E / 11.67417°N 10.19111°E, at an elevation of 436 meters.
It is the largest of several nearby towns in the region including Jama'are, Misau, Bulkachuwa, Disina, Faggo, Zadawa Madachi, and Madara. Azare is home to the Federal Medical Centre, Azare, the Federal Government College Azare,[18] and the College of Education Azare.[19][20]Azare Airstrip lies about 10 km southeast of the town.
Demographics[edit]
The population has grown from 69,035 at the 1991 census to its 2007 estimated value of 110,452.[21] In the last five years, the population has grown by more than 20%. It is also the largest growing town in the state and region. Growth is prominent in all directions with the creation of Bamako to the South-East, Unguwar Dankawu And Makara-huta Inuwa Dahiru Road to the North, Federal Lowcost-GRA to the Northwest and the extended growth in the south that sees the town engulfing places like Chilankori and Chara-Chara Yelwa.[22]
The people of Azare are predominantly Muslim, and are primarily of hausa ethnicity. The town's primary economic activity is agriculture.[23]
References[edit]
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- ^ "Air Quality & Pollen Forecast for Azare". meteoblue. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Air Quality and Pollen in Azare, Bauchi State, Nigeria | Tomorrow.io". Tomorrow.io Weather. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Azare Air Quality Index (AQI) and Nigeria Air Pollution | IQAir". www.iqair.com. 23 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ S.L, Tutiempo Network. "Air quality in Azare (Nigeria)". www.tutiempo.net. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ Kogbe, C. A. (1976). Geology of Nigeria. Elizabethan Publishing Company.
- ^ a b Carter, John Donald; Barber, W.; Tait, Eric Alexander (1963). The Geology of Parts of Adamawa, Bauchi and Bornu Provinces in North-eastern Nigeria: Explanation of 1:250,000 Sheets Nos. 25, 36 and 47. authority of the Federal Government of Nigeria.
- ^ Muhammad Auwal, Abdussalam (2022). "LinkedIn".
- ^ Isah M Sani Retrieved 17 May 2013[full citation needed]
- ^ Ibrahim Hassan Page 17 Diamond Plaza 12 June 2015[full citation needed]
- ^ Bashir Ibrahim Aliyu 'Aminu Saleh College of Education Azare e_Library' Page 19, Golden Plaza
- ^ Usman Ahmad, 12 January 2015
- ^ Abdulhadi Abba Kyari Azare Diamond Plaza Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare
- ^ "Google Travel". www.google.com. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Home". fgcazare.net. Archived from the original on 12 March 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
- ^ The Azare Federal Government College Archived 5 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 18 February 2007
- ^ Samiul Haqq (Cyber Haqq)[permanent dead link] Retrieved 18 July 2016
- ^ "The World Gazetteer". Archived from the original on 30 September 2007.. Retrieved 18 February 2007.
- ^ Abdulhadi Abba Kyari Retrieved 12 July 2016[full citation needed]
- ^ Encyclopædia Britannica entry for Azare. Retrieved 18 February 2007.