Coordinates: 8°49′N 6°41′E / 8.817°N 6.683°E / 8.817; 6.683

Lapai

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Lapai
LGA and town
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CountryFile:Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria
StateNiger State
Government
 • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government CouncilMohammed Musa Kirikpo
 • Hon.Umaru Bago Tafida
Area
 • Total
3,051 km2 (1,178 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total
110,127
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
911
ISO 3166 codeNG.NI.LP

Lapai is a Local Government Area in Niger State, Nigeria, adjoining the Federal Capital Territory. Its headquarters are in the town of Lapai on the A124 highway in the west of the area at Lua error: callParserFunction: function "#coordinates" was not found..

It has an area of 3,051 km2 and a population of 110,127 at the 2006 census. The area is roughly coterminous with the Lapai Emirate.

The postal code of the area is 911.[1] Lapai is traditionally inhabited by the Muslim Nupe People.

Climatic Condition

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Throughout the year, the area's temperature varies, ranging from 62 °F to 94 °F, with sporadic excursions below 56 °F or above 101 °F.[2][3]

References

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