Zaria is a metropolis city which at the present time lies within four local government areas in Kaduna state and a major city in the state. These local government areas includes: Zaria Local Government, Sabon Gari Local Government, Giwa Local Government and Soba Local Government areas in Kaduna state, Nigeria. It is the capital city to the Zazzau Emirate Council as well as being one of the original seven Hausa city-states. Today, it is known for housing Nigeria's largest university, Ahmadu Bello University, as well as being home to a number of prominent Nigerians.
From the 2006 population census, Zaria was estimated to have 736,000 people. It is home to the Zazzau Emirate.