Journal of
Geography and Regional Planning

  • Abbreviation: J. Geogr. Reg. Plann.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2070-1845
  • DOI: 10.5897/JGRP
  • Start Year: 2008
  • Published Articles: 395

Full Length Research Paper

Physical and commuting characteristics of selected peri-urban settlements in Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria

M. B. Usman
  • M. B. Usman
  • Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna State Nigeria.
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Y. A. Sanusi
  • Y. A. Sanusi
  • Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State Nigeria.
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D. Musa
  • D. Musa
  • Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 12 April 2017
  •  Accepted: 20 September 2017
  •  Published: 30 November 2017

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