Mashan, Nigeria

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Mashan
Village
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Mashan
Coordinates: 09°50′33″N08°20′47″E / 9.84250°N 8.34639°E / 9.84250; 8.34639 [1]
CountryFlag of Nigeria.svg 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]

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Geography and Location

Mashan is located in the southern part of Kaduna State. With geographic coordinates of 09°50′33″N08°20′47″E / 9.84250°N 8.34639°E / 9.84250; 8.34639 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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Postal Codes in Zonzok". azpostcodes.com. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
  2. ↑ "Mashan, Zonzok, Zangon Kataf, Kaduna". postcodebase.com. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 "Explore Fantswamland". rexclarkeadventures.com. 4 July 2025. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
  4. ↑ "Mashan, Zangon Kataf - Postcode". nigeriapostcode.com. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
  5. ↑ "Universal Basic Education". myspotfinder.com. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
  6. ↑ Directory on Primary Schools in Kaduna State. Nigeria: Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board. 2005. p. 77. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
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