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For the Sudanese warlord, see Rabih az-Zubayr. For the Talmudist, see Rabbah bar Nahmani.
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Rabah
LGA and town
Rabah is located in Nigeria
Rabah
Rabah
Location in Nigeria
Country  Nigeria
State Sokoto State
Area
 • Total 2,433 km2 (939 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 Census)
 • Total 149,165
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
842
ISO 3166 code NG.SO.RA

Rabah is a town and a Local Government Area (LGA) located in Sokoto State, Nigeria. It serves as the main town for the Rabah Local Government Area. The name Rabah is also an Arabic word.

Facts About Rabah

Rabah covers a total area of about 2,433 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of a small country. In 2006, a census showed that about 149,165 people lived in Rabah. The postal code for this area is 842.

Rabah's Famous Connection

Rabah is well-known as the hometown of Sir Ahmadu Bello. He was a very important leader in Nigerian history. Sir Ahmadu Bello was the first Premier of Northern Nigeria. This means he was the main political leader of the northern part of Nigeria before it became fully independent. He took over this role in 1934, following in his father's footsteps as the head of the Rabah District.

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