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Kaduna

#202 in World

Nigeria

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Population
1.6M
Coordinates
10.5105, 7.4165
Category
cities

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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 important road network.

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