Zuru is a town and Local Government Area in Kebbi State, Nigeria. It is also the headquarters of Zuru Emirate. The Emirate comprises four local government areas, namely: Wasagu/Danko, Fakai, Sakaba and Zuru.

It has an area of and a population of 165,547 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 872.

Climatic condition

The climate is hot and oppressive, with a year-round temperature range of to , with occasional dips below or above .

Temperature

With warming stripes signifying the average annual temperature, climate change is significantly raising the temperature in Zuru.

Topography

Zuru is located at geographical coordinates of 11.435 degrees latitude, 5.235 degrees longitude, and an elevation of .

The landscape within a 3-kilometre or 2-mile radius of Zuru exhibits relatively minor changes in elevation, with the most significant elevation difference measuring , and an average elevation above sea level of about . Expanding the radius to 16 kilometres or 10 miles continues to show only modest elevation variations, totaling . However, when considering a 80-kilometre or 50-mile radius, the terrain displays notable fluctuations in elevation, amounting to .

The region within a 3-kilometre or 2-mile radius of Zuru is characterized by cropland (66%), trees (14%), and grassland (13%). Extending the scope to a 16-kilometre or 10-mile radius reveals a landscape primarily consisting of cropland (77%) and shrubs (10%). When looking at a 80-kilometre or 50-mile radius, cropland covers 68% of the area, with grassland making up 12% of the land cover.

Districts

• Bedi

• Zodi

• Tadurga

• Seme

• Senchi

• Ciroman

• Dabai

• Isgogo

• Dago Manga

• Ushe

• Rafin Zuru

• Rikoto

• Rumu

• Doben

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