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About

Zamfara State is a State in the North-West geo-political zone of Nigeria, bordered to the North by Niger Republic, to the South by Kaduna State, to the West by Sokoto State and to the East by Katsina State. Zamfara State is a densely populated area with the Hausa and Fulani people. Government total expenditure in 2021 was N91 billion. The State capital is Gusau. Zamfara State has opportunities in the production of wheat, potato, tomato, rice, livestock, beans, poultry, mining, manufacturing, and renewable energy.

Date Created -

1 October 1996

Population -

9,278,873

Area -

39,762 km2 (15,352 sq mi)

Coordinates -

12°10′N 6°15′E

GDP (2017) -

NGN 1,100,458,023,118.37

HDI (2019) -

0.420 (31 out of 36)
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