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Kano is a city in northern Nigeria and the capital of Kano State. It is the second largest city in Nigeria after Lagos.
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Area (sq km) Founding Year999 CE is the traditional founding date given in the city's own history. Population Estimate Year Elevation (m) Cross-Tradition Connections
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1. Kano (Wikipedia)
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Kano is a city in northern Nigeria and the capital of Kano State.
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2,828,861
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Population (2006)
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499 km2 (193 sq mi)
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488 m
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12.000 N 8.517 E
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12.000 N 8.517 E
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999 CE
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Nigeria
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