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Sokoto State
“Seat of the Caliphate”
North West Zone
Since 1967
23 LGAs
Key Information
Capital City
Sokoto
Governor
Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto
Deputy Governor
Idris Gobir
Date Created
May 27, 1967
Geopolitical Zone
North West
Area
25,973 km²
Estimated Population
~4.9 million (est.)
Senatorial Districts
3
About Sokoto State
Sokoto is the spiritual heart of the Sokoto Caliphate founded by Usman dan Fodio. The Sultan's palace and annual festivals draw pilgrims and tourists. Millet, sorghum, and livestock trade sustain much of the economy along the Rima River valley.
Local Government Areas (23)
Binji
Bodinga
Dange Shuni
Gada
Goronyo
Gudu
Gwadabawa
Illela
Isa
Kebbe
Kware
Rabah
Sabon Birni
Shagari
Silame
Sokoto North
Sokoto South
Tambuwal
Tangaza
Tureta
Wamako
Wurno
Yabo
Other North West States
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