Azare

Azare, town, seat of the Katagum traditional emirate, Bauchi state, northeastern Nigeria, located in the northern extension of Bauchi state. The town and emirate are peopled by the Hausa, Fulani, and Kanuri ethnic groups, who are predominantly Muslim. The area is chiefly agricultural, the principal crops consisting of cotton and peanuts (groundnuts). The town has a teacher-training college and is served by a general hospital. Pop. (2008 est.) 59,718.