Ringim

Ringim is in Jigawa State.

Understand

Ringim is a local government area and headquarters of the Ringim Emirate in Jigawa State Nigeria. Ringim is primarily populated by Hausa people, with strong influences from Fulani culture. It has a long history as part of the historic Kano Emirate and is a center for agriculture, particularly groundnut and millet farming. Ringim is also well-known for its traditional crafts and textiles.

Get in

By plane

• 1 Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN ^IATA). The nearest major airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) in Kano, from where you can take a taxi or arrange transportation to Ringim. You can take Bus or Taxi to Ringim  

• 2 Dutse International Airport (LOS ^IATA). You can take Bus or Taxi from Dutse International Airport to Ringim  

Get around

Public transportation, such as motorcycles (okada), shared taxis, and minibuses, are popular options within Ringim. Motorcycles are commonly used for short distances.

See

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• Ringim Emirs Palace. Emir Palace of Ringim Emirate (updated Nov 2024)
• Ringim Central Market. The best place to buy local craft (updated Nov 2024)

Do

• Attend the Durbar Festival. If visiting during Sallah (Eid), you can witness the vibrant Durbar festival with traditional horse-riding, drumming, and dances performed by the local community. (updated Nov 2024)

Buy

• 1 Ringim Central Market. A place to buy food stuff, fresh vegetables (updated Nov 2024)

Go next

• Hadejia
• Gumel
• Dutse
• Kazaure