Sabon Gari

Sabon Gari is a town in Kaduna State, the headquarters of Sabon Gari local government area. It is a densely populated settlement near Zaria, functioning as a commercial suburb. Sabon Gari is known for its large market, motor park, and the Sabon Gari Central Mosque. The town is ethnically diverse, with large Igbo, Yoruba, and Hausa communities. It is also a centre for textile trading and small-scale manufacturing. The name means "strangers' quarter" in Hausa.

By Plane

Kaduna International Airport (KAD) is about 80 km south.

By Train

The nearest station is in Zaria (15 km north).

By Car / Road

Sabon Gari is on the Kaduna–Zaria road, just south of Zaria. Buses from Kaduna pass through.

Keke and okada serve the town.

• Sabon Gari Market — a large trading centre

• Sabon Gari Central Mosque — a landmark mosque

• Textile trading area — fabric and clothing businesses

• Shop at Sabon Gari Market — textiles and general goods

• Explore the textile district — one of the largest fabric markets in Kaduna

Nigerian dishes from various ethnic groups are available.

Bars and tea shops serve beer, soft drinks, and tea.

Guesthouses from ₦3,000–5,000.

Textiles, clothing, and household goods.

• Zaria — 15 min north
• Kaduna — 1 hr south
• Makarfi — 40 min north-west