Arewa Dandi
Arewa Dandi | |
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| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kebbi State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Mansur Isa |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Arewa Dandi is a Local Government Area in Kebbi State, Nigeria, sharing a boundary with the Republic of Niger. Its headquarters are in the town of Arewa Dandi.
It has an area of 3,901 km2 and a population of 184,030 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 861.[1]
Geography
[edit | edit source]Arewa Dadin Local Government Area (LGA) encompasses a total expanse of 3,901 square kilometers and experiences two well-defined seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. The dry season, in particular, is marked by scorching temperatures, with an average temperature of approximately 34 degrees Celsius. The area maintains an average humidity level of around 24 percent. Its terrain is predominantly composed of dry and arid plains, accentuated by scattered hills and other elevated features.[2]
Economy
[edit | edit source]Agriculture stands as the predominant economic activity in Arewa Dadin Local Government Area, with a reputation for cultivating various crops, including grains and onions. Cattle rearing also holds a prominent place in the local economy, particularly among the Fulani community residing in the area.[2]
Localities
[edit | edit source]Towns and Villages in Arewa Local Government Area.[3][4]
- Amagwato
- Baraje Buii
- Bachaka
- Chibike
- Danstohuwa
- Daura
- Dantsoho
- Falde
- Fasko
- Feske
- Jantullu
- Kangiwa
- Muza Jaffeji
- Rafin Taska
- Jantullu
- Jarkuka
- Laima
- Sakwaba
- Sarka
- Yeldu
- Gorun Dikko
- Gumundai
- Gunki
Climate
[edit | edit source]Arewa Dandi has a semi-arid Sudan–Sahel climate with hot temperatures and low annual rainfall. The rainy season occurs from June to September, while the rest of the year is dominated by dry Harmattan winds, which reduce humidity and visibility.[5]
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State capital: Birnin Kebbi | ||
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