Dutse is a Local Government Area in Jigawa State, northern Nigeria, and the state capital since Jigawa was created on 27 August 1991. The LGA sits at coordinates 11.7011° N, 9.3419° E, with an estimated population of 153,000 and the township postal code is 720101.
Towns and Villages in Dutse
The LGA contains around 62 named settlements:
| Settlement | Settlement | Settlement |
|---|---|---|
| Abaya | Baranda | Barandau |
| Bujim | Burtulan | Chai-Chai |
| Chamo | Dagwaje | Danmasara |
| Dantauya | Darau | Dilake |
| Duku | Dundubus | Duru |
| Fagoji | Fanisau | Galamawa |
| Garu | Gidan Dubu | Gofai |
| Gurungu | Gwari | Hammayayi |
| Hausawa | Irwa | Jaudi |
| Jidawa | Jigawar Tsada | Kacha |
| Kachi | Kargo | Karnaya |
| Katangar | Katangare | Kawaye |
| Kazama | Kudai | Kwadiya |
| Kwaimawa | Kyaran | Lafia |
| Laraba | Limawa | Madobi |
| Maranjuwa | Rurun Gwani | Sabalari |
| Sabon Gari Ruru | Sakwaya | Sharifai |
| Tabobo | Takur | Tsari |
| Wangara | Warwade | Wurma |
| Yadi | Yalwa | Yalwawa |
| Yargaba | Zobiya |
Geography
Dutse lies in the Sudan savanna belt of northern Nigeria. The LGA is bordered by Buji, Kiyawa, Birnin Kudu and Miga LGAs. Jigawa State as a whole spans 22,410 km² and shares a northern border with Niger Republic.
Demographics
The dominant ethnic group is Hausa-Fulani; Hausa is the lingua franca. Islam is the predominant religion. The 2006 census recorded the LGA at roughly 246,000; estimates place the city alone at around 153,000 residents.
Economy and Local Life
Dutse is the administrative and educational hub of Jigawa State. The city hosts Federal University Dutse (founded November 2011), the Jigawa State Polytechnic, the College of Business and Management Studies, and the Research Institute for Date Palm (sub-station). Agriculture, government services, and small-scale trade drive the local economy.
History
Dutse was a small Hausa settlement before being elevated to state-capital status when Jigawa State was carved out of Kano State in August 1991. The name “Dutse” is Hausa for “rock”, a reference to the rocky outcrops surrounding the town.
Getting There
Dutse is roughly 80 km east of Kano, the regional commercial centre. The Kano–Dutse highway is the main approach. Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano is the nearest major airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dutse located?
Dutse is the capital of Jigawa State in northern Nigeria, about 80 km east of Kano.
What is the population of Dutse?
The Dutse Local Government Area has an estimated population of around 153,000, with the wider LGA closer to 246,000 as of the 2006 census.
What is the postal code of Dutse?
The township postal code for Dutse is 720101.
When did Dutse become a state capital?
Dutse became the capital of Jigawa State on 27 August 1991, when the state was created from a part of the former Kano State.
What does the name Dutse mean?
Dutse is the Hausa word for “rock”, a reference to the rocky outcrops around the town.