Fakai
Fakai
mahuta | |
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| Country | File:Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria |
| State | Kebbi State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Muhammad Sarkin Fawa |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Fakai is a Local Government Area in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Mahuta.
It has an area of 2,247 km2 and a population of 121,212 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 872.[1]
Geography
[edit | edit source]Fakai local government area spans across a total area of 2,247 square kilometers, characterized by two distinct seasons: a lengthy dry season and a brief rainy season. The average temperature in Fakai LGA is approximately 35 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels averaging around 22 percent.[2]
Economy
[edit | edit source]Agriculture serves as the primary occupation for the residents of Fakai LGA, with the cultivation of various crops like onions, rice, millet, and sorghum being a prevalent practice. Furthermore, the rearing of livestock such as cows, goats, and donkeys is also common in this area.[3]
Fakai Local Government Area thrives in trade, boasting several markets where a wide range of commodities are exchanged. The notable Fakai central market is among these bustling trading hubs.
Additionally, Fakai LGA is endowed with mineral resources, including gold, which has attracted several mining companies to the region, further contributing to its economic landscape.[4]
Climate
[edit | edit source]Fakai lies within the tropical savanna belt and experiences a rainy season from June to September. The dry season is long and hot, with significant temperature variations and low humidity during Harmattan.[5]
Localities
[edit | edit source]Towns, Areas, Villages under Fakai Local Government Area.[6][7][8] Amiru Bajida Bakara Bangu Buk Ba'uye Bullu
Birnin Tudu
D/Manddanau
Darmi Fakai
Garin Awwal
Garinisa
Gelle
Gulbin Kuka Gullusungu Inga
Kamtu Kwar Magaji Fakai
Mahuta Maikende Makera
Marafa
Matseri
Maijarhula
Penin-Amana
Penin Gaba
Uciri Urgun Yawo
Zussun
References
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