The density of  people in  the urban region of Kano is 14,100/km 2  (37,000/sq mi) . The coordinates of the city are 12°00′N 8°31′E﻿ / ﻿12.000°N 8.517°E . Kano is located in Kano State . Area : 499 km2 (193 sq mi) is the area of the city namedKanoKano has Population (2006) : 2,828,861 population . Kano is at an elevation of 488 m . The area of the urban region is Area : 251 km2 (97 sq mi)The urban region has Population (2006) : 3,550,000 population
The city is at a height of 1397 m