Birnin Magaji/Kiyaw is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Birnin Magaji (or Magare) in the north of the LGA at12°33′00″N 6°49′00″E / 12.55000°N 6.81667°E. The LGA is also named from the town of Kiyaw (or Kiawa) to the south.
Birnin Magaji/Kiyaw | |
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LGA and town | |
  Birnin Magaji/Kiyaw Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°28′N 6°54′E / 12.467°N 6.900°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Zamfara State |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,188 km2 (459 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 178,619 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 882 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.ZA.BM |
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It has an area of 1,188 km2 and a population of 178,619 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 882.[1]
Climate
editIn Birnin Magaji, the dry season is windy and partly cloudy, and it is hot all year round. The wet season is oppressive and generally cloudy. The average annual temperature ranges from 59 to 101 degrees Fahrenheit, and it is infrequently below 54 or beyond 106 degrees.[2][3]
The hot season lasts for 2.1 months, from March 15 to May 20, with an average daily high temperature of over 98°F. The hottest month of the year in Birnin Magaji is April, with an average high temperature of 101°F and low temperature of 77°F.[3]
A daily maximum temperature below 88°F is typical during the chilly season, which runs from December 10 to January 28. With an average low of 60°F and a high of 87°F, January is the coldest month of the year in Birnin Magaji.[4][3]
Birnin Magaji Local Government Area experiences an average temperature of 34 degrees Celsius and spans an area of 1,188 square kilometers. The humidity is recorded at 19%, and the average wind speed is 12 km/h. This region has two primary seasons rainy and dry.[5]
Economy
editThe economic landscape of Birnin Magaji Local Government Area prominently involves agriculture, encompassing the cultivation of various cereals and legumes. Additionally, the residents actively participate in animal rearing, hunting, and trade as significant economic pursuits.[5]
Locality
editTowns under Birnin Magaji Local Government Area:[6]
- Birnin-Magaji Ward
- Darifami Ward
Sabon-Birnin
Gora
Gusami Gari
Gusami Hayi
Kiyawa
Modomawa East
Modomawa West
Nasarawa-Godol East
Nassarawa-Godol West
References
edit- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ "Weather Birnin Magaji". meteoblue. 2023-09-29. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
- ^ a b c "Birnin Magaji Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
- ^ "Birnin Magaji June Weather, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
- ^ a b "Birnin Magaji Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "Birnin Magaji-Kiyaw Local Government Area". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
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