Kaduna

Major trade and transportation hub in north-western Nigeria, Kaduna sits on the Kaduna River and serves as the gateway to the country's northern states via its rail and road networks. The city is the capital of Kaduna State and was formerly the political capital of Northern Nigeria. Points of interest include a national museum and the former residence of Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto.

• Population1,850,000
• Nearest water from center3.6 km
• Nearest mountain from center19.7 km