Azare

Azare

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Azare is a town in Bauchi State, Nigeria.

Geography

Azare is located at coord|11|40|27|N|10|11|28|E|region:NG_type:city(69035)|display=inline,title, at an elevation of 436 meters. [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/NI/46/Azare.html The FallingRain.com Gazetteer] . Retrieved February 18, 2007.]

It the largest of several nearby towns in the region including Jemma, Disina, Faggo, Foggo, Zadawa, and Madara. Azare is home to the Federal Government College Azare. [http://azare0.tripod.com/ The Azare Federal Government College] . Retrieved February 18, 2007] Azare Airstrip lies about 10 km southeast of the town.

Demographics

The population has grown from 69,035 as of the 1991 census to its 2007 estimated value of 110,452. [http://www.world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?men=gpro&des=gamelan&geo=366067019 The World Gazetteer] . Retrieved February 18, 2007.]

The people of Azare of predominantly Muslim, and are primarily of Hausa, Fulani, and Beriberi descent. The town's primary economic activity is agriculture. [http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9011531/Azare Encyclopedia Britannica entry for Azare] . Retrieved February 18, 2007.]

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