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Guyuk, Nigeria

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Guyuk
LGA and town
Guyuk is located in Nigeria
Guyuk
Guyuk
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 9°54′20″N 11°55′42″E / 9.90556°N 11.92833°E / 9.90556; 11.92833
Country Nigeria
StateAdamawa State
Area
 • Total295.2 sq mi (764.6 km2)
Population
 (2022 estimate)[1]
 • Total272,200
 • Density920/sq mi (360/km2)
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Guyuk is a town and Local Government Area in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Guyuk has many limestone deposits.[2] Guyuk is located along the Numan–Biu road.

Climate

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The rainy season in Guyuk is humid and overcast, whereas the dry season is hot and partially cloudy. Throughout the year, the temperature normally ranges from 62°F to 103°F, with temperatures rarely falling below 57°F or rising over 108°F.April[3]

Average Temperature

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Guyuk experiences a period of high temperatures lasting 2.4 months, starting from February 6 and ending on April 18, during which the average daily high temperature remains above 99°F. March stands out as the hottest month of the year in Guyuk, with an average high of 103°F and a low of 75°F.

On the other hand, the cooler season persists for 3.4 months, spanning from July 2 to October 13, with an average daily high temperature below 88°F. December marks the coldest month in Guyuk, characterized by an average low of 62°F and a high of 94°F.[4]

Cloud

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In Guyuk, as autumn progresses, there is a notable reduction in cloud cover, with the portion of time when the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy declining from 71% to 56%.

The most unclouded day during the fall season is observed on November 26, featuring clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy conditions approximately 44% of the time.

To provide context, on May 6, which is the cloudiest day of the year, the likelihood of overcast or mostly cloudy conditions reaches 80%, while on January 4, the clearest day of the year, there is a 57% chance of experiencing clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy skies.[5]

Districts

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  • Bobini
  • Banjiram
  • Chikila
  • Dukul
  • Guyuk
  • Dunma
  • Bodeno
  • Lokoro
  • Purokayo
  • Kola

Villages

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  • Arah
  • Bodeno
  • Dakiti
  • Doma
  • Dumburi Fulani
  • Gadajuga
  • Gargijik
  • Gimakurje
  • Gorotoro
  • Jabi
  • Kambila
  • Katte
  • Kukumli
  • Labaram
  • Lakati
  • Libbo Dutse
  • Mada
  • Mittim
  • Shumshi
  • Vanera
  • Wadafa
  • Wawi
  • Wurotuge
  • Wuroyanka
  • Zaunan-Bako[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Ganye (Local Government Area, Nigeria) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  2. ^ Samuel, TM; Maina, HM; Matera, ON (2010). "Comparative assessment of limestone resources of Guyuk and Ashaka area for Industrial utilization". J. Phys. Sci. Inno. 2: 1–8.
  3. ^ "Guyuk Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  4. ^ "Guyuk Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
  5. ^ "Guyuk Fall Weather, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
  6. ^ "Guyuk Local Government Area". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
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