Birnin Kebbi
Birnin Kebbi is a city located in Northwestern Nigeria. It is the capital city of Kebbi State and headquarter of the Gwandu Emirate. As of 2007 the city had an estimated population of 125,594 people. Kebbi is mostly a Hausa and Fulani state, with Islam as the major religion.[1] Formerly it was the capital of the Kebbi Emirate, which relocated to Argungu after the conquest by Gwandu in 1831.[2]
Birnin Kebbi | |
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LGA and town | |
Birnin Kebbi | |
| Coordinates: 12°27′13″N 4°12′01″E / 12.45361°N 4.20028°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Kebbi State |
| Government | |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 125,594 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Area code | 860101 |
| Climate | BSh |
Health Care
Birnin Kebbi has many hospitals and medical facilities, some of which were established since before the Nigerian Independence. For example, the oldest hospital in Birnin Kebbi is found to be Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital. Federal Medical Center [1] can also be found in Birnin Kebbi metropolis.
Other private healthcare include:
• Godiya Hospital Birnin Kebbi
• Salima Private Clinic
• Medicaid Cancer Foundation
Geography
Birnin Kebbi is located on the Sokoto River and is connected by road to Argungu (45 km northeast), Jega (35 km southeast), and Bunza (45 km southwest)and the city is dominated by the Fulani ethnic group
Transportation
The city is served by the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport.[3][4]
References
- ^ "The World Gazetteer". Retrieved 2007-02-20.[dead link]
- ^ "Traditional States of Nigeria". WorldStatesmen.org. Retrieved 2010-10-08.
- ^ "Birnin Kebbi International Airport Profile | CAPA". centreforaviation.com. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ^ "Kebbi To Launch New Airport By August ⋆". '. 2013-04-25. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
Coordinates: 12°27′13″N 4°12′01″E / 12.45361°N 4.20028°E