Katsina State · Nigeria
Katsina travel guide
Katsina is a city in Katsina State, Nigeria, home to about 318,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- DKA7 km · Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport
- Currency
- NGNnaira
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Language
- English
About
About Katsina
Katsina is a Local Government Area and the capital city of Katsina State, in northern Nigeria.
In 2019, Katsina's estimated population was 453,000. The main ethnic groups are Hausa and Fulani.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Katsina
See
- Marusa Gate
- Gobarau
- Katsina City Gate
- Kahal Park & Event Center
Do
- Muhammadu Dikko Stadium
- Arewa Sports Arena
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When to go
The best time to visit Katsina
Katsina has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C; August is the wettest, with about 231 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Katsina: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport (DKA), about 6.8 km from the city centre in a straight line; Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN, 145 km) is also within reach.
DKA · Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport
KAN · Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Katsina
Drink
The state has a strict Islamic law, or Sharia, which prohibits the sale and consumption of alcohol. There are a few exceptions to this rule, such as for non-Muslims and for medical purposes. However, it is generally not advisable to consume alcohol in Katsina, as you could face legal repercussions. These are just a few of the many drinks that are popular in Katsina. With its diverse population, the state has a wide variety of drinks to offer visitors and residents alike.
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Questions
Katsina: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Katsina?
Katsina has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C; August is the wettest, with about 231 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Katsina?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport (DKA), about 6.8 km from the city centre in a straight line; Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN, 145 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Katsina?
naira (NGN).
Nearby
Destinations near Katsina
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.