Geography

Sokoto State is located in the extreme northwest of Nigeria, near to the confluence of the Sokoto River and the Rima River. As of 2006 it has a population of 427,760. The state has a total land area of about 32,000sqkm. The state lies to the north-western part of the country and shares common borders with Niger Republic to the North, Kebbi State to the southwest and Zamfara State to the east. The state falls on the boundary between semi-arid region and the Sahel savanna.

Weather/Climate
In terms of vegetation, the State falls within the Savannah Zone. Rainfall starts late and ends early with mean annual falls ranging between 500mm to 1,300 mm. The dry seasons starts from October and lasts up to April in some parts and may extend to May or June in other parts. The wet season on the other hand begins in most parts of the State in May and lasts up to September or October.

During the Harmattan, a dry cold and fairly dusty wind in experienced in the State between November and February. Heat is more severe in the State in March and April. The topography of the state is mainly of the famous Hausa plains of Northern Nigeria.

Cities & Towns

The major cities and towns in the state include Yabo, Guddu, Ilela, Binji, Gwada Bawa, Bogingo, Tambulwal, and Wurno. 

Sokoto on the Map 

Sokoto is located at the lattitude 13,0514 (133'5.040"N) and longitude 5,2314 (513'53.004"E). The GMT time in Sokoto is +1 hours.

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