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Albasu

Coordinates: 11°40′26″N 9°08′28″E / 11.67389°N 9.14111°E / 11.67389; 9.14111
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Albasu
LGA and town
Albasu is located in Nigeria
Albasu
Albasu
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 11°40′26″N 9°08′28″E / 11.67389°N 9.14111°E / 11.67389; 9.14111
Country Nigeria
StateKano State
Area
 • Total398 km2 (154 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total190,153
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
712
ISO 3166 codeNG.KN.AL
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Albasu is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Albasu.

It has an area of 398 km2 and a population of 190,153 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 712.[1]

Geography

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Albasu Local Government Area has a total size of 398 km³ and a 47% relative humidity. The area has an average temperature of 32 degrees Celsius, and the Albasu has two distinct seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. The dry season is frequently marked by intense heat and sunshine.[2]

Religion

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The residents of Albasu are majority Muslims with Christians minority.

Climate

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Albasu has a Subtropical steppe climate (Classification: BSh) and is located at an elevation of None meters (0 feet) above sea level. The yearly temperature in the area is 31.44oC (88.59oF), which is 1.98% higher than the national average. Albasu gets about 50.92 millimeters (2.0 inches) of rain each year and has 64.41 wet days (17.65% of the time).[3] In Albasu Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly overcast dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual temperature fluctuates between 54°F and 102°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 49°F or 107°F. With an average daily high temperature of 99°F, the hot season spans 2.1 months, from March 16 to May 20. At an average high temperature of 100°F and low temperature of 76°F, May is the hottest month of the year in Albasu. With an average daily maximum temperature below 90°F, the chilly season spans 1.8 months, from December 2 to January 28. January is the coldest month of the year in Albasu, with an average high temperature of 89°F and low temperature of 55°F.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  2. ^ "Albasu Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
  3. ^ "Albasu, Kano, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data". tcktcktck.org. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  4. ^ "Albasu Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2024-08-17.