Gabasawa
Gabasawa | |
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  Gabasawa Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°06′N 8°54′E / 12.1°N 8.9°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kano State |
| Area | |
• Total | 605 km2 (234 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 211,055 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 702 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KN.GB |
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Gabasawa is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Zakirai.
It has an area of 605 km2 and a population of 211,055 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 702.[1]
Economy
[edit]In Gabasawa Local Government Area, a variety of crops are grown, including soy beans, millet, sorghum, and groundnuts. The region is home to multiple markets where a wide variety of commodities are purchased and sold, as well as a thriving trading industry. The residents of Gabasawa Local Government Area also work in metalworking, textile weaving and dyeing, and cattle ranching, which are all significant economic endeavors.[2]
Climate
[edit]Gabasawa Local Government Area experiences a climate classified as subtropical steppe (BSh). The district experiences 31.0 °C (87.8 °F) annually, which is 1.54% warmer than the average for Nigeria. Gabasawa experiences 63.49 wet days (17.39% of the total number of days) and 50.2 millimeters (1.98 inches) of precipitation on average each year.[2]
Geography
[edit]Gabasawa local government region spans 605 square kilometers and has two different seasons: the dry season and the rainy season. Gabasawa LGA's average wind speed is 10 km/h, while the area's average temperature is 33 degrees Celsius.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ a b "Gabasawa, Nigeria Weather Conditions | Weather Underground". www.wunderground.com. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ "Gabasawa Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
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