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Kofar Waika kano, Kano State, Nigeria cover photo#4Heritage Sites · Kano

Kofar Waika kano, Kano State, Nigeria

4.04.0 out of 5 stars(162 Google reviews)
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  • Listing source: Google Places; record fetched 31 May 2026.
  • 5 Google rating/review records held, 5 with written text; newest published 10 January 2026.
  • Review records fetched 25 May 2026.
  • Stored review analysis updated 30 May 2026.
  • Ranking computed 17 September 2026.

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What our review analysis found

One of the original ancient city gates of Kano, with historical name origins debated.

  • ancient gate
  • historical site
  • thriving area
  • city wall
  • northern gate

Stored review sentiment: Strongly positive.

Analysis updated 30 May 2026. This summarises Google review text, not a recent visit or confirmation of services. The excerpts below may differ from the reviews used for that analysis.

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Why this is ranked #4 in Heritage Sites in Kano

These are the six stored score components for this business. The current list also checks category and location evidence; nearby entries are labelled separately. Paid placement is not a score component.

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Composite score 63.5 of 100

  • Google rating73
  • Review volume74
  • Review recency51
  • Profile completeness33
  • Review sentiment82
  • Verification0

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Kofar Waika kano, Kano State, Nigeria is one of the heritage Sites in Kano, located at 2F6Q+6WH, Kofar Waika Rd, Kofar Walka, Kano 700282, Kano, Nigeria. Its recorded Google rating is 4.0 stars from 162 reviews.

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Google ratings and review excerpts

  • MMSIDI R.9 months ago
    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Everyday I have been in the way of kofar waika

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  • Muhammad S.9 months ago
    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Wish to be there again

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  • Sadiq D.1 year ago
    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Ƙofar Waika, was built by Sarki giji Masu. The name of this gate originates from the name of a son of a Kano blacksmith, as Gwangwazo (2003) states. However, Ƙwalli (1996) says its name actually originates from the name of a walƙiya (granary), but he brings no supporting…

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  • Aminu A.4 years ago
    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Kofar Waika area is one of the new, thriving areas of the ancient city of Kano. The gate itself is one of the original entrances into the ancient city. However while the other gates and their neighbouring settlements have experienced growth in population and urbanization since…

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  • Muhammad Y.5 years ago
    3.0 out of 5 stars

    One of the ancient city wall gates of Kano State. Situated near the Permanent Site of The North West University, Kano

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Kofar Waika kano, Kano State, Nigeria: quick answers

What is Kofar Waika kano, Kano State, Nigeria's phone number?
You can reach Kofar Waika kano, Kano State, Nigeria on 0902 675 5866.
Where is Kofar Waika kano, Kano State, Nigeria located?
Kofar Waika kano, Kano State, Nigeria is located at 2F6Q+6WH, Kofar Waika Rd, Kofar Walka, Kano 700282, Kano, Nigeria.
What are Kofar Waika kano, Kano State, Nigeria's opening hours?
Monday: Open 24 hours; Tuesday: Open 24 hours; Wednesday: Open 24 hours; Thursday: Open 24 hours; Friday: Open 24 hours; Saturday: Open 24 hours; Sunday: Open 24 hours.
Does Kofar Waika kano, Kano State, Nigeria have reviews?
Yes. Kofar Waika kano, Kano State, Nigeria is rated 4.0★ from 162 Google reviews on Ranked.

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