Hadejia
Nigeria · Jigawa StateNG
LGA and town in Jigawa State, Nigeria
Haɗejiya is a Hausa town in eastern Jigawa State, northern Nigeria. Hadejia lies between latitude 12.4506N and longitude 10.0404E. It shares boundary with Kiri Kasama Local Government to the east, Mallam Maɗori Local Government from to the north, and Auyo Local Government to the west. The Hadejia Local Government consist of eleven (11) political wards, namely: Atafi, Dubantu, Gagulmari, Kasuwar Ƙofa, Kasuwar Kuda, Matsaro, Majema, Rumfa, Sabon Garu, Ƴankoli and Yayari. Inhabitants are dominantly Hausa, Fulani and Kanuri with some other groups such as Tiv, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala etc. The dominant occupation of the inhabitants is crop-farming and animal rearing which a considerable percentage, engaged in trading, fishing and services including civil service. The people of Haɗeja are largely Muslims, although some follow indigenous belief systems. The town lies to the north of the Hadejia River, and is upstream from the Hadejia-Nguru wetlands. Hadejia is an internationally important ecological and sensitive zone.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 146,947
- Coordinates
- 12.453, 10.041
- Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Hadejia
Part of Jigawa State, Nigeria, Hadejia is a medium-sized town. Some 146,947 inhabitants call it home. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Expect nature to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Hadejia
Nature in Hadejia
(3)Our data lists National Parks, Rivers and Volcanoes as nature options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Hadejia.
Best time to visit Hadejia
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Hadejia is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is Africa/Lagos.
Similar destinations
Places near Hadejia that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hadejia known for?
- Hadejia is mainly a destination for nature, set in Jigawa State, Nigeria with around 146,947 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Hadejia?
- You can plan around National Parks, Rivers and Volcanoes in Hadejia. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Hadejia?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
- Where is Hadejia located?
- Administratively, Hadejia sits in Jigawa State, Nigeria — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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