Makarfi
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Makarfi is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria.Its headquarters are in the town of Makarfi. The Local Government Council is chaired by Kabir Mayare.[1]
It has an area of 541 km2 and a population of 146,259 at the 2006 census.
The major economic activity of the Local Government is agriculture.
The postal code of the area is 812.[2]
Geography
Makarfi Local Government Area has an average temperature of 32 degrees Celsius and a total area of 541 square kilometers. The average humidity in the LGA is 29%, and it is located in the Sudan Savannah zone.[3]
Climate
The climate is oppressive, with a year-round temperature range of 53°F to 97°F, infrequently exceeding 102°F, and being primarily cloudy.[4]
With the mean annual temperature trending positively towards warmer conditions, Makarfi is experiencing a significant transition due to climate change.[5]
Average Temperature
The hottest month in Makarfi is April, with an average high temperature of 96°F and low temperature of 70°F. The cool season lasts for 2.7 months, from July 7 to September 29, with an average daily high temperature below 85°F. January is the coldest month in Makarfi, with an average low temperature of 54°F and high of 84°F. The hot season lasts for 1.9 months, from March 9 to May 5, with an average daily high temperature above 94°F.[4][6]
Administrative Subdivisions
- Makarfi Ward.
- Tudun Wada Ward.
- Gazara Ward.
- Danguziri Ward.
- Gimi Ward.
- Nasarawan Doya Ward.
- Mayere Ward.
- Gubuchi Ward.
- Gwanki Ward.
- Dandamisa ward.
References
- ^ "Kaduna LG Polls: APC humbles PDP, wins 15 chairmanship seats". 2021-09-07. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ "Makarfi Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ a b "Makarfi Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
- ^ "Climate Change Makarfi". meteoblue. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ "Weather Forecast Makarfi - Nigeria (Kaduna) : free 15 day weather forecasts". Weather Crave. 2024-08-21. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
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