Gidan Zaki Postal Codes: 802140 | Zangon Kataf, Kaduna

Key Facts

Gidan Zaki is a settlement located within the Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State in northern Nigeria. Situated in the central part of Zangon Kataf, this community lies within the Middle Belt region of Nigeria, characterized by its transitional zone between the predominantly Muslim north and Christian south. The area features a mix of savanna vegetation and rocky outcrops typical of the Jos Plateau region, with elevations ranging between 600-800 meters above sea level. While specific population figures for Gidan Zaki are not officially recorded, the broader Zangon Kataf Local Government Area has an estimated population of approximately 250,000 people according to recent projections. The settlement is part of a network of villages and towns that make up the administrative structure of Zangon Kataf, which itself contains numerous smaller communities and districts. Gidan Zaki serves as a local hub for surrounding agricultural communities, with farming being the primary economic activity, particularly the cultivation of crops like maize, millet, and groundnuts. The settlement's location places it within the cultural and linguistic sphere of the Atyap people, who are the predominant ethnic group in this part of southern Kaduna. Visitors and residents can access detailed postal code information and administrative data for Gidan Zaki and its surrounding areas through our comprehensive location database.

Neighboring Regions

• Zonkwa
• Samaru Kataf
• Madakiya
• Kamantan
• Ungwan Rimi