Azare is a Nigerian town and emirate, which is located in the northern part of the Bauchi state. The geographical coordinates of the region corresponds to 11.6783 latitude and 10.1919 longitude or 11°40'42 North and 10°11'31 East. The average altitude of Azare from the sea level is 436 meters or 1433 feet. The time zone followed in Azare, Nigeria is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Azare is easily approachable from nearby Nigerian cities including Katanga to the south, Galadao to the east, Gadau to the north, Rangom, Dalli and Daramushe to the west.
Azare Economy and People
The economy of the Azare town is hugely dependent on the agricultural output of the place. The major cash crops of the region include coon and peanuts.
The races that inhabit the Azare town include Fulani, Hausa and the Beriberi. Most of the inhabitants of
Azare are Muslim by faith. Azare is proud to be the home town of the first Nigerian prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. The population of the Azare town, according to the latest demographic records is 1,10,452, which is a considerable growth from the 1991 record of 69,035 heads. The entire population of Azare town is served by one general hospital. There are also teacher training colleges and many schools.
