Azare

Azare
Azare Town's Gate
Azare Town's Gate
Nickname: 
Azland
Azare is located in Nigeria
Azare
Azare
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 11°40′27″N 10°11′28″E / 11.67417°N 10.19111°E / 11.67417; 10.19111
CountryNigeria
StateBauchi State
Azare Town

Azare is a town in Bauchi State, Nigeria. It was founded by Mallam Zaki, who was put into office by Shehu Usman Danfodio in early 1814. Azare is the headquarters of the Katagum division in Bauchi State. It is bordered to the east by Damban LGA and Potiskum Yobe State, to the south by Misau Local Government, to the west by Jama'are Local Government, and to the north by Itas/Gadau Local Government Area of Bauchi State.[1]

Mosque in Azare
  1. ^ Baffah Muhammad Retrieved 12 July 2016[full citation needed]