Why visit Azare
Townapedia lists 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Aminu Saleh College of Education and Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare.
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About Azare
Azare is a city in Bauchi State, Nigeria. It was founded by Mallam Zaki, who was appointed by Shehu Usman Dan Fodio in early 1814. Azare is the headquarters of Katagum LGA in Bauchi State. It is bordered to the east by Damban Local Government Area (LGA) and Potiskum in Yobe State, to the south by Misau LGA, to the west by Jama'are LGA, and to the north by Itas/Gadau LGA of Bauchi State.
From the Wikipedia article Azare (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Things to do2
Aminu Saleh College of Education
School · 1.5 km
College of education in Nigeria
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Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare
School · 1.5 km
Health-focused university in Nigeria
Churches and places of worship1
Healthcare15
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History
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 kilometres 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.
From the History section of Azare on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Azare
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Getting there and nearby towns
- Madara 30 km northeast, about 30 min by car
- Zadawa 32 km southeast, about 32 min by car
- Disina 37 km southwest, about 37 min by car
- Misau 50 km southeast, about 50 min by car
- Gwaram 55 km southwest, about 55 min by car
- Chakwama 59 km west, about 59 min by car
- Kari 62 km southeast, about 1 h by car
- Gamawa 63 km northeast, about 1 h by car
- Sade 63 km southeast, about 1 h by car
- Kiyawa 65 km west, about 1 h by car
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- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Katagum Emirate Central Mosque (2), Musaddam Idriss, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Azare Post Office , No. 1 Adendenya road Azare Katagun LGA-Bauch State, Sabiu001, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Azare, Gwanki, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Azare Town Gate, Musaddam Idriss, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Business plaza beside the federal medical center Azare FMC Bamako 3, Muktee1494, CC0
- Led way to the Federal medical center Azare FMC Bamako 2, Muktee1494, CC0
- Business plaza beside the federal medical center Azare FMC Bamako, Muktee1494, CC0
- Led way to the Federal medical center Azare FMC Bamako 3, Muktee1494, CC0
- Led way to the Federal medical center Azare FMC Bamako 1, Muktee1494, CC0
- Led way to the Federal medical center Azare FMC Bamako 7, Muktee1494, CC0
- Federal medical center Azare internal View 34, Muktee1494, CC0
- Federal medical center Azare internal View. 23, Muktee1494, CC0
- Federal medical center Azare internal View 44, Muktee1494, CC0
- Federal medical center Azare internal View 42, Muktee1494, CC0
- Federal medical center Azare internal View 5, Muktee1494, CC0
- Federal medical center Azare internal View 18, Muktee1494, CC0
- Federal medical center Azare internal View 32, Muktee1494, CC0
- Federal medical center Azare internal View. 39, Muktee1494, CC0
- Federal medical center Azare internal View 7, Muktee1494, CC0
- Federal medical center Azare Accident and emergency unit 3, Muktee1494, CC0
- Federal medical center Azare internal View 2, Muktee1494, CC0
- Led way to the Federal medical center Azare FMC Bamako 8, Muktee1494, CC0
- Led way to the Federal medical center Azare FMC Bamako 5, Muktee1494, CC0
- Led way to the Federal medical center Azare FMC Bamako 6, Muktee1494, CC0
- Aminan abashe plaza beside the federal medical center Azare FMC Bamako azare, Muktee1494, CC0
- Internal walk a way in to FMC Bamako azare 1, Muktee1494, CC0
- Internal View of the Federal medical center Azare 6, Muktee1494, CC0
- Internal View of the Federal medical center Azare 7, Muktee1494, CC0
- Federal Medical Center Azare (FMC BAMAKO) Main gate 2, Muktee1494, CC0
- Internal walk a way in to FMC Bamako azare 4, Muktee1494, CC0
- Federal medical center Azare Accident and emergency unit 6, Muktee1494, CC0
- Mango 🥭 trees inside the federal medical center Azare FMC Bamako, Muktee1494, CC0
- Internal walk a way in to FMC Bamako azare 6, Muktee1494, CC0
- Federal medical center Azare Accident and emergency unit 7, Muktee1494, CC0
- Internal walk a way in to FMC Bamako azare 2, Muktee1494, CC0
- Federal Medical Center Azare (FMC BAMAKO) Main gate 5, Muktee1494, CC0
- Aminu Saleh College of Education Azare (2), Musaddam Idriss, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Federal University of Health Science Azare 01, AB-Babayo, CC0
- Up to date corrent Affairs, Muktee1494, CC0
- Oricon night view 2, Muktee1494, CC0
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