Zaria & It's Region

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Zaria started as a single nucleus. The city started as a rural state but developed to an urban area.

* Samaru, as a result of the Ahmadu Bello University,

* Sabo'n Gari & Tudun wada grew as a result of the raiway lines,

* The G. R. A came about as a result of the Colonial Masters wanted to separate themselves from the Natives.

   The city grew around a multiple nucleus system sorrounded by a wall I. E from different growth points or centers. The city came about as a result of segregation.

Zaria city walls was built between 14th-15th century 

Sabo'n Gari was made up by migrants from Southern & other parts of Nigeria 

Tudun wada made by immigrants from the north. 

Methods used to improved industrial development of Zaria:

There are two major industrial estate in zaria:

As of 2006 the population of Zaria was estimated 700, 000 approximately. However today is over one million. 

ZARIA is the second largest after Igabi with population density of 400,000 (and Sabo'n Gari 200,000) 2006.

Causes of Rapid & High  Population Density in Zaria. 

*In-migration ( urban-urban, rural-urban, urban-rural migration migration) 

*High number of women in their reproductive age (11-49yrs)

Zaria has large young population ranging from 0-14yrs 

Population Structures, male population slightly above female population some areas areas are sparsely populated while others are densely populated e. g G. R. A (spared) zaria, Tudun Wada (densed) as a result of agglomeration. 

The Fulani rulers took over the administration under the rule of Usman Danfodio in 1804. Zauzzau Emirates has four Dynasty:

Zaria Dam was built to conserve water resources. It goes about 46km upstream and 40m deep. The source of water to river Galama is the Shituhills from Jos Plateau about 300KM away. 

The dam was created (1974-1975) by Audu Bako kano state former Military Governor. The dam was commissioned in 13th March 1975

The dam was created for the purpose of Irrigation, fishing, domestic uses & conservation. 

The climate of Zaria is the average weather conditions of a place for over a long period of time of about 35yrs. Apparent Temperature 22°, Air humidity 18%...

   The climate of Zaria is classified as a Tropical Continental climate. 

It is characterized by alternative wet & dry seasons caused by two air masses, 

*Tropical Maritime Airmasses flowing from the Atlantic 

*Tropical Continental Airmasses flowing from the NorthgEastern Sahara. 

The point or zone where both Airmasses meets is called Inter-tropical discontinuity zone. 

ZARIA is located at a Basement Complex. It is an intrusive suite of geologic formation. 

Rocks found in Zaria are highly resistant to erosion and weathering. Within the Rocks are three kinds of minerals

*Migmitides(iron, magnesium & manganese) 

The Kufena hill is made up of two types rocks namely, 

The chemical composition of rocks in Kufena hill are special and different from those found in the valley.    Rockson the hills are resistant to erosion, weathering & transport movement of weathered materials.  Vegetation of Zaria    The vegetation is characterized by short trees, trees, grasses & shrubs.  *They have vertical stratification  *Continues layer of grasses & shrubs  *Discontinuous layer of trees  *The Mesophyte *The megatherms(20°) *The Sociophytes *The Heliophytes Threes in Zaria are seasonal.  Adaptive Features  They have thick backs with thiy leaves which reduces transportation.  Vegetation or Plant Communities  *Savanah woodland  *shrubs lands *Riberian *Parkland (cultivated lands)  Plants Species Isoberlina Doka Isoberlina Domentosa Adamsonia Digitata(Baobab)  Khanga Senegal Economic Trees Mangoe Trees Silk Cutton Date-Palm Tree Threats to the Vegation of Zaria   *Bushburning *Mugging *Extensive Cultivation *Urban Expansion  *Climate Change  Control Measures  *Reafforestation *Agro-forestry *Conservation measures  NB: inselbergs are located in three places: Dumbi Hange Farakwai Evidence of early settlements around the inselbergs; *The ruins of ancient buildings  *Grinding Hollows  *Podsherds *Stone implements found around the Inselbergs  *Baobab Trees  The two major distinct seasons in Zaria determines the economic and social activities of the people in zaria. Wet season is the busiest period of the year because the major activity of the season is farming while dry season the period of Bush clearing, preparation of seedling, building of new huts, hunting, fishing festivity, trading expeditions.  Late April and early May marks the beginning of raining season; August - September marks the peak of wet season characterized by low temperature, high relative humidity and frequent rainfall.  Dry season starts from September to early October.  Soils in Zaria  Soils in Zaria is formed by the action of moisture, vegetation, animals & man, formed on loose materials by weathering. Soil of Zaria is classified under the tropical ferrogenius soil found in areas with wet & dry season. Soil near the inselbergs are classified as weakly formed soil.  Soils found around river valley are called hydromorphic soil (fadama soil). The soils is fine-grained and poorly drained.  Conclusively, Zaria is an Academic region where numerous academic & educational institutions are situated. Dominated mostly by students and the housa-fulani's. It's located within the Kaduna State.  © by U15GS1056  @ 9th January, 2023, 10:19 A. M 

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