Kaduna, Nigeria
Kaduna is a regional capital of 1,850,000 people in Kaduna State, Nigeria, founded in 1913.
Why visit Kaduna
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 35 places to eat, 35 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna Polytechnic, Arewa House and National Museum Kaduna.
Weather in Kaduna
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About Kaduna
Kaduna is the capital city of Kaduna State, and the former political capital of Northern Nigeria. It is located in north-western Nigeria, on the Kaduna River. It is a trade center and a major transportation hub as the gateway to northern states of Nigeria, with its rail and road network.
From the Wikipedia article Kaduna (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Kaduna on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do10
Air Force Institute of Technology
School · 8.3 km
Institute in Nigeria
Kaduna Polytechnic
School · 2.5 km
Tertiary institution in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Kaduna State University
School · 2.6 km
University in Kaduna, Nigeria
Lugard Footbridge
Bridge · 2.9 km
Bridge in Zungeru, Northern Nigeria, Nigeria
Nigerian Defence Academy
School · 12.7 km
Nigerian Military Training College
Museums and landmarks4
National Museum Kaduna
Museum · 3.8 km
The Kaduna Museum contains a substantial collection of archaeological, ethnolographic and crafts exhibits
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
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Restaurants and cafes35
The Tea Place By JSEN Delights
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Burger, Pizza, Sandwich, Kebab · 2.8 km
37B Square Isa Kaita Road, Kaduna
24/7
Jodeci Lounge and Wine Bar
Bar and pub · 6.3 km
6 Somalia Crescent
24/7
Midway Cafe
Restaurant · Pizza, Chinese, Coffee Shop, Kebab, Chicken, International, Seafood · 2.0 km
Ali Akilu Road, Unguwar Shanu
24/7
Tawakalitu Restaurant
Restaurant · African · 2.4 km
5 Jema'a Road
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
West Point
Restaurant · Regional, International, African · 2.5 km
Muri Road, Dadi Riba
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Big Treat
Restaurant · Pizza, Regional, Chinese, Fish And Chips, International · 2.7 km
23 more on the map.
History
Kaduna was founded by British colonists in 1900. The first British governor of Northern Nigeria, Sir Frederick Lugard, chose the site for development due to its proximity to the Lagos-Kano Railway. It became the capital of Nigeria's former Northern Region in 1917, and retained this status until 1967. The city is still influential as the headquarters of various political, military and cultural organisations, especially in Northern Nigeria.
In 1976, when the General Murtala Mohammed administration created seven new states in Nigeria, North Central State was renamed Kaduna State, along with its capital. The state was made up of the two colonial period Provinces of Zaria and Katsina. In 1991, the number of states in the country was increased from twenty-one to thirty, after which Katsina Province became Katsina State, while the old Zaria Province became the new Kaduna State. There are twenty-three local government areas (LGAs) in the state, although the number of ethnic groups is much larger.
From the History section of Kaduna on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay35
Command Guest House
Motel and hotel · 0.7 km
10 Muhammadu Buhari Way / Waff Road, Kaduna
Churches and places of worship18
Queen of Apostles Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 6.3 km
Kachia Road, Kaduna
Salamatu Kabir Mosque
Place of worship · Sunni · 2.8 km
Sardauna Crescent, Sardauna
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging30
Schools, colleges and libraries97
College of Basic and Remedial Studies, Kaduna State University
School · 2.3 km
Abubakar Kigo - off Dan-Iya Road
Civil and Environmental Engineering Department (CEED) - MILITARY
School · 9.3 km
Healthcare232
Epsilon Specialist Hospital
Hospital · 4.9 km
Plot 18 Gongola road, off Chalawa Cresent, Barnawa
General Hospital, Sabon Tasha
Clinic and pharmacy · 9.0 km
Kachia Road, Sabon Tasha
Map of Kaduna
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Getting there and nearby towns
Kaduna Airport (KAD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 km away.
- Kujama 23 km east, about 23 min by car
- Kajuru 35 km southeast, about 35 min by car
- Igabi 43 km northeast, about 43 min by car
- Zaria 72 km northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Soba 84 km northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Hunkuyi 85 km north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
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- 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
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- Kaduna River, Kaduna (Nigeria), 2007, Jula2812, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- A tree in Arewa House garden, Zmu'az4Z, CC BY 4.0
- Nat Museum, Kaduna, DipoTayo, CC BY-SA 4.0
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