Azare is a town in Bauchi State, Nigeria. It was founded by Mallam Zaki who was put into office by Shehu Usman Danfodio during early 1814. Azare is the headquarter of Katagum division in Bauchi State, Azare town is bounded to the east by Damban LGA and Potiskum Yobe State and to the south by Misau Local Government, in the west by Jama'are Local Government, and to the north by Itas/Gadau Local Government Area of Bauchi State.