Sokoto State, Sokoto
Sokoto State: State in Nigeria
About
Quick Facts about Sokoto State
| Country : | Nigeria |
| State : | Sokoto (Nigeria) |
| Different from : | Sokoto Caliphate, Sokoto |
| Head of government : | Governor of Sokoto State |
| Area : | 25973 km2 |
| Legislative body : | Sokoto State House of Assembly |
| Named for : | Sokoto River |
| Capital : | Sokoto |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1976 (49 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Africa/Lagos |
| Local time : | 02:47:28 (17th December 2025) |
Geography
Sokoto State is located at 13°4'60"N 5°15'0"E (13.0833300, 5.2500000). It has 2 neighbors: Zamfara State and Kebbi State.
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- Official Website
Official website of Sokoto State
Sokoto State has 2 neighbours.
- Zamfara State state in Nigeria
- Kebbi State state in Nigeria
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