Karaye
About
Karaye is a town and Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria, and the headquarters of the Karaye Emirate Council. The area covers 479 square kilometres and had a population of 141,407 at the 2006 census. It hosts a National Youth Service Corps orientation camp and is home to the Challawa Gorge Dam, a major reservoir on the Challawa River. The local economy relies heavily on trade, with several markets including Kasuwar Maciyo Market. Livestock such as goats, horses and cows are raised and sold, and crops including sorghum, millet, beans and rice are grown. The main religions practised are Islam and Christianity.
History
The early inhabitants of Karaye were the Maguzawa, who practised their rituals under trees. Later settlers include the Hausa, Fulani, Kanuri and other Nigerian peoples, who are said to live peacefully together.
Source: Wikipedia: Karaye
Key Facts
State
Kano State
Headquarters
Karaye Emirate Council
Area
479 km²
Population
141,407 (2006 census)