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Azare is located at {{coord|11|40|27|N| 10|11|28|E|region:NG_type:city(69035)|display=inline,title}}, at an elevation of 436 meters. |
Azare is located at {{coord|11|40|27|N| 10|11|28|E|region:NG_type:city(69035)|display=inline,title}}, at an elevation of 436 meters. |
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It the largest of several nearby towns in the region including [[Jama'are]], [[Misau]], [[Bulkachuwa]], [[Disina]], [[Faggo]], [[Zadawa]], and [[Madara, Nigeria|Madara]]. Azare is home to the Federal Medical Centre, Azare, the [[Federal Government College Azare]], and the [[College of Education Azare]].<ref name="FGC">[http://azare0.tripod.com/ The Azare Federal Government College]. Retrieved 18 February 2007</ref> Azare's biggest cafe is [[Allawa Internet Cafe]], and their good programmer is [[Aminu Babayo Shehu ABSheikh]].<ref name="ABOUT">[http://absheikh.mywapblog.com/about.xhtml '''Aminu Babayo Shehu (ABSheikh)''' ''''s ] Retrieved 18 July 2016</ref>[[Azare Airstrip]] lies about 10 km southeast of the town. |
It the largest of several nearby towns in the region including [[Jama'are]], [[Misau]], [[Bulkachuwa]], [[Disina]], [[Faggo]], [[Zadawa]], and [[Madara, Nigeria|Madara]]. Azare is home to the Federal Medical Centre, Azare, the [[Federal Government College Azare]], and the [[College of Education Azare]].<ref name="FGC">[http://azare0.tripod.com/ The Azare Federal Government College] {{wayback|url=http://azare0.tripod.com/ |date=20080705031521 |df=y }}. Retrieved 18 February 2007</ref> Azare's biggest cafe is [[Allawa Internet Cafe]], and their good programmer is [[Aminu Babayo Shehu ABSheikh]].<ref name="ABOUT">[http://absheikh.mywapblog.com/about.xhtml '''Aminu Babayo Shehu (ABSheikh)''' ''''s ] Retrieved 18 July 2016</ref>[[Azare Airstrip]] lies about 10 km southeast of the town. |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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The population has grown from 69,035 at the 1991 census to its 2007 estimated value of 110,452.<ref name="world gazetteer">{{cite web|url=http://www.world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?men=gpro&des=gamelan&geo=366067019|title=The World Gazetteer}}. Retrieved 18 February 2007.</ref> 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. |
The population has grown from 69,035 at the 1991 census to its 2007 estimated value of 110,452.<ref name="world gazetteer">{{cite web|url=http://www.world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?men=gpro&des=gamelan&geo=366067019 |title=The World Gazetteer |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930184417/http://www.world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?men=gpro&des=gamelan&geo=366067019 |archivedate=30 September 2007 |df=dmy }}. Retrieved 18 February 2007.</ref> 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. |
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The people of Azare are predominantly [[Muslim]], and are primarily of [[Hausa people|Hausa]], [[Fula people|Fulani]], and [[Barebari people|Beriberi]] descent. The town's primary economic activity is [[agriculture]].<ref name="britannica">[http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9011531/Azare Encyclopædia Britannica entry for Azare]. Retrieved 18 February 2007.</ref> |
The people of Azare are predominantly [[Muslim]], and are primarily of [[Hausa people|Hausa]], [[Fula people|Fulani]], and [[Barebari people|Beriberi]] descent. The town's primary economic activity is [[agriculture]].<ref name="britannica">[http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9011531/Azare Encyclopædia Britannica entry for Azare]. Retrieved 18 February 2007.</ref> |
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Revision as of 00:32, 23 October 2016
Azare | |
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| Nickname: Azland | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Bauchi State |
C Azare is a town in Bauchi State, Nigeria.
Geography
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 the largest of several nearby towns in the region including Jama'are, Misau, Bulkachuwa, Disina, Faggo, Zadawa, and Madara. Azare is home to the Federal Medical Centre, Azare, the Federal Government College Azare, and the College of Education Azare.[1] Azare's biggest cafe is Allawa Internet Cafe, and their good programmer is Aminu Babayo Shehu ABSheikh.[2]Azare Airstrip lies about 10 km southeast of the town.
Demographics
The population has grown from 69,035 at the 1991 census to its 2007 estimated value of 110,452.[3] 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.
The people of Azare are predominantly Muslim, and are primarily of Hausa, Fulani, and Beriberi descent. The town's primary economic activity is agriculture.[4]
References
- ^ The Azare Federal Government College Template:Wayback. Retrieved 18 February 2007
- ^ Aminu Babayo Shehu (ABSheikh) 's Retrieved 18 July 2016
- ^ "The World Gazetteer". Archived from the original on 30 September 2007.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help). Retrieved 18 February 2007. - ^ Encyclopædia Britannica entry for Azare. Retrieved 18 February 2007.
- aliyuportal
- Naziru Accountant General Of Allawa Internet Cafe
External links
Aliyuportal