Our Location - Funtua, Katsina
Strategically positioned in Nigeria's historic northern region
Geographic Location
Funtua is a cosmopolitan town and the second largest city in Katsina State, located at the southern extreme end of the state
Coordinates
Southern extreme end of Katsina State
Elevation
2,336 feet above sea level
Population
2016 estimate (225,571 in 2006 census)
Land Area
Second largest city in Katsina State
Bordering Areas
Climate
Subtropical steppe climate with distinct wet and dry seasons
Temperature
Average year-round
Precipitation
Mean annual rainfall
Climate Type
Year-round heat with wet/dry seasons
Industrial & Commercial Hub
Funtua has been an industrial and commercial center since colonial times, housing diverse industries
Funtua Textiles Limited
Textile Manufacturing
Jargaba Agric Processing
Oil Mills & Animal Feeds
Northern Diaries
Dairy Products
Funtua Burnt Bricks
Construction Materials
Funtua Fertilizer Blending
Agricultural Inputs
West African Cotton Company
Cotton Processing
Lumus Cotton Ginnery
Cotton Ginnery
Integrated Flour Mills
Food Processing
Funtua Bottling Company
Beverages
Salama Rice Mills
Rice Processing
Infrastructure & Development
Modern infrastructure supporting economic growth and connectivity
Water Resources
Source of Sokoto River is located near Funtua. Two major dams (Mairuwa and Gwagwaye) serve the city and surrounding areas of Faskari and Bakori.
Dry Port Facility
One of six dry ports established in Nigeria in 2006 by the Obasanjo administration to decongest the country's seaports.
Road Networks
Well-connected by road to major cities including Katsina, Kaduna, Kano, and Abuja, facilitating trade and movement.
Katsina State Heritage
Rich historical and cultural significance dating back centuries
Seven Hausa Kingdoms
Katsina features prominently in the Hausa Bakwai (Seven Kingdoms): Katsina, Daura, Zaria, Kano, Gobir, Rano, and Biram, established through the Bayajidda lineage.
Center of Islamic Learning
Historically, Katsina was the center of Hausa Islamic scholarship. The Gobarau Minaret, built in the 15th century, stands as a 50-foot symbol of this intellectual tradition.
Educational Heritage
Home to the prestigious Katsina College (founded 1922), one of Northern Nigeria's earliest institutions of Western education.
Strategic Location for Excellence
FUMHSF's location in Funtua combines the best of both worlds: a rich historical heritage of learning and scholarship, coupled with modern industrial development and excellent connectivity. This strategic positioning enables us to serve Northern Nigeria and beyond while maintaining strong ties to centuries of educational excellence.