Chikun
Chikun | |
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Imagery of Kaduna river along Karji, Chikun | |
| Motto: Home of Peace and Hospitality | |
Interactive map of Chikun | |
Chikun | |
| Coordinates: 10°17′06″N 7°06′37″E / 10.285°N 7.1103°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Local Government Area | Nigeria |
| State | Kaduna State |
| Headquarters | Kujama |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democracy |
| • Executive Chairman | Samaila Leeman |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,724 sq mi (4,466 km2) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 372,272 |
| • Density | 291/sq mi (112.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KD.CH |
Chikun ⓘ is a Local Government Area in central Kaduna State, Nigeria. It has an area of about 4,466 km2, and had a population of 372,272 as of the 2006 census. Its headquarters is located in the town of Kujama. The postal code of the area is 2438000.