Katsina
is a Local Government Area and the capital city of Katsina State, in northern Nigeria.
Located some east of the city of Sokoto and northwest of Kano, close to the border with Niger Republic, in 2016, Katsina's population was estimated at 429,000.
The city is the centre of an agricultural region noted for production of groundnuts, cotton, hides, millet and guinea corn
History
Surrounded by city wall in length, Katsina is believed to have been founded circa 1100. It is a symbol of culture, history and traditions of 'Katsinawa'. According to historical account, it was built in 1348 CE by Muhammadu Korau, who is believed to have been the first Muslim King of Katsina. This explains why it is traditionally known as 'Gidan Korau' (House of Korau). It is one of the oldest and among the first generation palaces, along with Daura, Kano and Zazzau. The palace was encircled with a rampart, 'Ganuwar Gidan Sarki' (which is now gone). The main gate which leads to the palace is known as 'Kofar Soro', while the gate at the backyard is called 'Kofar Bai' (now gone). The Emir's residential quarters at the epicenter of the Palace is a large compound built in the typical traditional architectural style.
Religion
There are mainly two religions existing in Katsina, which are;
- Islam
- Christianity
Local government areas
Katsina State has 34 local governments. The local government area of Katsina is an area of 142 km<sup>2</sup>, with a population of 429,000 as of 2016. The local governments are as follows:
<small>Source:</small> Katsina culture and history board, office of the surveyor of Katsina State.
The postal code of the area is 820.
Education
alt=Umyu|thumb|Umaru musa yar'aduwa universityKatsina city is well known for years as a CRADLE OF LEARNING; there have been in existence Islamic Schools and other centres of scholarship as far back as the 14th century. Below are the names of higher institutions found in the city.
- Umaru Musa Yar'adua University, Katsina (UMYU)
- Al-Qalam University, Katsina (former Islamic University Katsina)
- Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic
- Federal College of Education, Katsina
- Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management (KTSITM)
- National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
- Cherish Enterprises Institute
- Katsina Community College of Education
- Danfodio College of Arabic and Islamic studies.
Media stations
- 104.5 – Radio Nigeria Companion FM (FRCN), Katsina,
- Katsina 972 MW – Katsina State Radio (AM), Katsina,
- 92.1 – Vision FM Katsina,
- 106.5 – Ray Power FM,
- 91.5 - Alfijir FM Radio Katsina.
Economy
The state's economy will be developed based on agriculture and solid minerals exploitation to create jobs and wealth through the utilization and mobilization of natural and human resources.
Geography
The capital of Katsina Emirate, Katsina, is situated south of the Niger border in northern Nigeria. With over 500,000 people, Katsina is a major hub for the manufacturing of steel, textiles, and agricultural products. The city is home to a diversified cultural life as well as intriguing architecture, like as mosques and historic city walls.
Desertification
Desertification, caused by climate change and human activities, poses a significant environmental challenge in Katsina State, affecting socio-economic life and hindering basic human needs.
Flood
Water went away in Katsina City during a flood, causing two people to be swept away from their homes in the nearby town of Sabon Ungwa.
Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification system, Katsina has a hot semi-arid climate, abbreviated BSh on climate maps.
Rainfall
Katsina State usually record zero average rainfall from November to March; in April, May and June respectively; and for the months of July, August, September and October.
The table below shows record of rainfall from 1990 to 2019 obtained from Nimet Katsina.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Rainfall Record of Katsina City
!S/N
!Code
!Years
!January
!February
!March
!April
!May
!June
!July
!August
!September
!October
!November
!December
|-
|1.
|65028
|1990
|0
|0
|0
|0
|29.9
|57.9
|198.8
|220.2
|34.7
|0
|0
|0
|-
|2.
|65028
|1991
|0
|0
|10.8
|12.2
|73.5
|58.8
|71.5
|109.7
|21.1
|1.4
|0
|0
|-
|3.
|65028
|1992
|0
|0
|0
|0
|33.6
|19.9
|89.3
|119.4
|70.7
|0.2
|0
|0
|-
|4.
|65028
|1993
|0
|0
|0
|0
|4.5
|42.3
|69
|94.5
|51.7
|0
|0
|0
|-
|5.
|65028
|1994
|0
|0
|0
|3.1
|12.3
|42.3
|107.9
|174.2
|113.1
|20.3
|0
|0
|-
|6.
|65028
|1995
|0
|0
|0
|10
|30
|70
|80
|120
|80
|10
|0
|0
|-
|7.
|65028
|1996
|0
|0
|0
|0
|42.6
|44.5
|38.1
|66.8
|67.8
|0
|0
|0
|-
|8.
|65028
|1997
|0
|0
|7.2
|9.5
|89.5
|30.4
|91.1
|153.7
|56.5
|8.3
|0
|0
|-
|9.
|65028
|1998
|0
|0
|0
|10.1
|11.4
|43.4
|114.1
|116.6
|135.2
|0.8
|0
|0
|-
|10.
|65028
|1999
|0
|0
|0
|0
|4.2
|22.4
|149.2
|89.8
|132.3
|18.4
|0
|0
|-
|11.
|65028
|2000
|0
|0
|0
|0
|1.6
|106.8
|299.9
|160.2
|62.1
|45
|0
|0
|-
|12.
|65028
|2001
|0
|0
|0
|16.9
|83.9
|110.8
|176
|240.9
|70.6
|0
|0
|0
|-
|13.
|65028
|2002
|0
|0
|0
|0
|2.9
|141.3
|170.4
|71.3
|199.1
|9.8
|0
|0
|-
|14.
|65028
|2003
|0
|0
|0
|4
|52.8
|57.2
|118.2
|275.5
|75.1
|16.4
|0
|0
|-
|15.
|65028
|2004
|0
|0
|0
|0
|74.9
|151.2
|161.1
|268.8
|42
|0
|0
|0
|-
|16.
|65028
|2005
|0
|0
|0
|14.8
|18.4
|83.2
|173.7
|216.1
|194
|50.4
|0
|0
|-
|17.
|65028
|2006
|0
|0
|0
|0
|26.1
|69.9
|170.9
|314.9
|129.7
|15
|0
|0
|-
|18.
|65028
|2007
|0
|0
|0
|6.2
|84.9
|135.2
|117.4
|314.9
|45.5
|0
|0
|0
|-
|19.
|65028
|2008
|0
|0
|0
|16.6
|8.5
|63.3
|182.9
|213.9
|67.7
|4.2
|0
|0
|-
|20.
|65028
|2009
|0
|0
|0
|0
|95
|57.9
|96.5
|123.3
|38.3
|29
|0
|0
|-
|21.
|65028
|2010
|0
|0
|0
|85.6
|8.1
|118.8
|226.1
|448.9
|76.6
|48.6
|0
|0
|-
|22.
|65028
|2011
|0
|0
|0
|0
|38
|149.2
|116.6
|180.6
|67.3
|8
|0
|0
|-
|23.
|65028
|2012
|0
|0
|0
|0
|59.5
|135.2
|117.4
|314.9
|129.7
|15
|0
|0
|-
|24.
|65028
|2013
|0
|0
|0
|42.4
|36.7
|103.2
|89
|274.7
|107.6
|10.2
|0
|0
|-
|25.
|65028
|2014
|0
|0
|0
|0
|38.1
|39.5
|178.9
|178.7
|46.3
|0
|0
|0
|-
|26.
|65028
|2015
|0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|89.1
|178.9
|274.7
|46.3
|9
|0
|0
|-
|27.
|65028
|2016
|0
|0
|0
|0
|4.5
|42.3
|69
|94.5
|59.5
|0
|0
|0
|-
|28.
|65028
|2017
|0
|0
|0
|10.1
|11.4
|62
|114.1
|16.6
|135.2
|0.8
|0
|0
|-
|29.
|65028
|2018
|0
|0
|0
|0
|2.9
|141.3
|170.4
|149.7
|199.1
|63.8
|0
|0
|-
|30.
|65028
|2019
|0
|0
|0
|11.6
|8.1
|118.8
|232.7
|359.1
|98.6
|26.6
|0
|0
|}
Source: Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Katsina 2021.
Temperature
Temperature is the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or place.
Maximum temperatures
The temperature of Katsina is usually high, with April having the hottest average high temperature of while December having the mildest average high temperature of .
- Dikko Umar Radda incumbent Governor of Katsina State who was sworn in on 29 May 2023, succeeding Aminu Bello Masari
- Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, Emir of Katsina
- Muhammadu Dikko, former Emir OF Katsina
- Muhammad ibn Muhammad al-Fulani al-Kishnawi , 18th-century Islamic scholar
- Muhammadu Dikko Yusufu, aka MD Yusufu
- Saidu Barda, former Governor of Katsina
- Shehu Musa Yar'Adua
- General Hassan Katsina
- Muhammad ibn al-Sabbagh Dan Marina, 17th-century Islamic scholar
- Yusufu Bala Usman, historian
- Halima Adamu, paediatrician and Katsina State's first female Commissioner
See also
- Federal Medical Centre, Katsina