Rigachikun
Rigachikun
رگاچیکن Rigacikun | |
|---|---|
Town | |
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| Coordinates: 11°16′14″N 7°24′00″E / 11.2706°N 7.4000°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Kaduna State |
| Local Government Area | Igabi |
| Government | |
| • Traditional Leader | Marigayi Muhammad Jalo |
| • Chief | Falalu Bello |
| • Speaker of the House | Yusuf Zailani |
| Area | |
• Total | 42.5 km2 (16.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 635 m (2,083 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 78,543 |
| • Density | 1,850/km2 (4,790/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 800102 [1] |
Rigachikun or Rigacikun is a town located in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. It is situated in the northern region of Nigeria.[2]
Demographics
As of 2022, Rigachikun had a population of 78,543 residents.[3]
Geography
Rigachikun is situated at an elevation of 635 meters above sea level. It covers an area of approximately 42.5 square kilometres and is known for its landscapes, including farmlands and surrounding hills.[4][5]
Economy
The economy of Rigachikun is predominantly agrarian, with farming being the primary occupation of the residents. The town is known for producing crops such as maize, millet, and groundnuts.[6]
Notable people
- Hon. Hussaini Muhammad Jallo: politician, former commissioner, member representing Igabi Federal constituency, House of Representatives, 2023 to date.
- Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani: Influential politician, former Speaker Kaduna State House of Assembly.
References
- ↑ "Rigachikun, Kaduna - 800102 Postal Code". Postal code. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ↑ FAIS Journal of Humanities. Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Bayero University. 2011.
- ↑ Auta, K.; Lawal, A.; Basira, I.; Mohammed, S. A.; Isaac, I. A. (2021). "Bacteriological and parasitological analysis of hand-dugged well water in selected areas of Rigachikun community, Kaduna". Science World Journal. 16 (4): 428–432. ISSN 1597-6343.
- ↑ "RigachikunFacts, History, Location & Population". AllNews Nigeria. 27 May 1967. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ↑ Transafrican Journal of History. East African Publishing House. 1988.
- ↑ "Ku San Malamanku tare da Sheikh Yusuf Sambo Rigachikun". BBC News Hausa (in Hausa). 2023-07-21. Retrieved 2023-09-08.