Bungudu (or Bungundu) is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Bungudu at12°16′00″N 6°33′24″E / 12.26667°N 6.55667°E.
Bungudu | |
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LGA and town | |
 Interactive map of Bungudu | |
  Bungudu Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°09′N 6°30′E / 12.150°N 6.500°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Zamfara State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Nura Umar Bungudu |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,293 km2 (885 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 257,917 |
| • Density | 112.5/km2 (291.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 881 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.ZA.BD |
It has an area of 2,293 km2 and a population of 257,917 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 881.[1]
Climate
editThe wet season is oppressive, mostly cloudy, with a hot year-round temperature ranging from 15 °C (59 °F) to 38 °C (101 °F), with occasional drops above 41 °C (105 °F).[2]
Temperature
editThe temperature is rising in Bungudu due to climate change, and this warming trend is pointing to a change in the direction of a more resilient and sustainable climate.[3]
Geography
editBungudu LGA has an average temperature of 35 degrees Celsius or 95 degrees Fahrenheit and a total area of 2,293 square kilometres or 885 square miles. The average wind speed and humidity in the area are 7 km/h (4.3 mph) and 15%, respectively. The two main seasons that Bungudu LGA experiences are the wet and dry seasons.[4]
Economy
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Bungudu LGA produces a wide range of crops, and the majority of its residents are subsistence farmers. In Bungudu LGA, hunting and pottery making are two more significant economic pursuits. Because there are multiple marketplaces in the area where a wide range of commodities are offered, trade plays a significant role in the economy of Bungudu LGA.[4]
References
edit- ↑ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
- ↑ "Bungudu Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ↑ "Climate Change Bungudu". meteoblue. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- 1 2 "Bungudu Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
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