Zamfara State Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
a northern state in Nigeria
About Zamfara State
Zamfara has an estimated population of 9.8 million in 2011 and occupies an area of 34,284 km². Zamfara is mainly populated by Hausa and Fulani people, with some members of Gwari, Kamuku, Kambari, Dukawa, Bussawa and Zabarma ethnic communities and other ethnic group like Igbo, Yoruba, Kanuri, Nupe and Tiv. It comprises fourteen local government areas. The widely spoken languages in Zamfara are Hausa and Fulfulde while English is their official language. Islam is the principal and major religion in Zamfara while those that practice Christianity are in minority. It is the host for the following tertiary institutions: Zamfara is made up of fourteen local government areas: Over the years, the people of Zamfara have struggled for autonomy, but it was not until 1996 that the then military admin
Top Attractions in Zamfara State
Explore the best things to see and do in Zamfara State:
- ★Dashi Natural Tunnels
- ★Kanoma Hills
- ★Kiyawa City Walls
- ★Kwatarkwashi Rock/Natural Spring
- ★Mu'alledi's tomb
- ★Sambo Dan Ashafa Tomb
Zamfara State Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 14 sections including: