Daura

Daura is a local government area in Katsina State in northern Nigeria, spread across numerous villages and settlements at an elevation of 474 meters. The region features extensive farmland and traditional settlement patterns that shape everyday rural life.

The territory was conquered in 1805 by Fulani warrior Malam Ishaku during the Fulani Wars, establishing an emirate in the region. It later fell under British colonial rule in 1904, eventually becoming integrated into Nigeria's modern administrative framework.

The Kusugu Well remains a focal point where local stories speak of Bayajidda's triumph over a serpent called Sarki, connecting residents to their ancestral narratives. This site serves as a gathering place that keeps these oral traditions alive in daily community life.

The dry season offers the best travel conditions, as roads become passable and agricultural activities are less intensive. Engaging local guides helps visitors navigate to traditional sites and understand proper cultural etiquette during visits.

The Kangiwa Royal Palace serves as the seat of traditional administration, where the emir conducts official ceremonies and maintains historical archives. The architecture and daily activities there reveal how traditional governance and modern administration coexist in the region.

Location: Daura

Elevation above the sea: 474 m

GPS coordinates: 13.03639,8.31778

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:28