Mashan, Nigeria
Mashan | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Mashan | |
| Coordinates: 09°50′33″N 08°20′47″E / 9.84250°N 8.34639°E[1] | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Kaduna State |
| LGA | Zangon Kataf |
| District | Zonzon |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (WAT) |
| 6-digit numeric | 802138 |
| Climate | Aw |
Mashan is a village situated within the Atyap Chiefdom in Zonzon (Zonzon) district at Zangon Kataf Local Government Area Kaduna State, Nigeria. It is a part of the Fantswamland region that reflects the history and the traditions of the Fantswam people.[2][3][4] There is a Universal Basic Education (UBE) Primary School located in Mashan, Zangon Kataf which indicates the presence of basic educational infrastructure.[5][6]
Geography and Location
Mashan is located in the southern part of Kaduna State. With geographic coordinates of 09°50′33″N 08°20′47″E / 9.84250°N 8.34639°E and a postal code, 802138, which falls under the Zonzon district.[1]
Historical Significance
Màshan has a history of settlement by various communities, including the Fantswam people before they reached Kafanchan. The migration of Fantswam people to Mashan reflects their search for a more favourable environment.[3]
Cultural Significance
Mashan is part of the Fantswam people's history and cultural heritage. The Fantswam people's experience in Mashan contributed to their transition from a nomadic lifestyle to a stable, rooted society.[3]
Nearby settlement
Mashan is surrounded by several nearby villages and towns, including Zonzon, Wawa-rafi, U/Tabo, Sakum, Mawokili, Makutsatim, and Mabuhu, all of which share the same postal code. These neighbouring communities are an integral part of the region's cultural and geographical landscape.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Postal Codes in Zonzok". azpostcodes.com. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Mashan, Zonzok, Zangon Kataf, Kaduna". postcodebase.com. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ a b c "Explore Fantswamland". rexclarkeadventures.com. 4 July 2025. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Mashan, Zangon Kataf - Postcode". nigeriapostcode.com. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Universal Basic Education". myspotfinder.com. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ Directory on Primary Schools in Kaduna State. Nigeria: Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board. 2005. p. 77. Retrieved 30 September 2025.