Dutse
Nigeria · Jigawa StateNG
Capital city of Jigawa State, Nigeria
Dutse is the capital city of Jigawa State in northern Nigeria specifically in northwestern part of Nigeria and also the capital of Dutse Emirate. It is home to Federal University, Dutse established in November 2011. In addition to the Federal University Dutse, there is also a Research Institute for Date Palm (Sub-Station) and state polytechnic in Dutse. The Jigawa State Polytechnic has its College of Business and Management Studies at Dutse.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 431,800
- Coordinates
- 11.756, 9.339
- Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
- Elevation
- 444 m
Overview of Dutse
Dutse is the kind of sizeable city you find in Jigawa State, Nigeria. About 431,800 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are nature and sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Dutse
Nature in Dutse
(5)Dutse records National Parks, Nature Reserves, Parks, Volcanoes and Wildlife under nature. All of it is drawn from Dutse's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Dutse
(1)The sports shortlist for Dutse: Hiking Trails. All of it is drawn from Dutse's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Dutse
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Long-distance travel plus local networks make Dutse straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: Africa/Lagos.
Similar destinations
Places near Dutse that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dutse known for?
- Dutse, in Jigawa State, Nigeria, is best known for nature and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 431,800 residents.
- What can you do in Dutse?
- Recorded activities in Dutse include National Parks, Nature Reserves, Parks, Volcanoes and Wildlife. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Dutse?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Dutse located?
- Dutse is located in Jigawa State, Nigeria. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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