Shongom
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| Country | File:Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria |
| State | Gombe State |
| Headquarters | Boh |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council | Fatima Binta Bello |
| Area | |
• Total | 922 km2 (356 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 151,520 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 770 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.GO.SH |
ShongomAudio file "Shongom.ogg" not found is a Local Government Area (LGA) of Gombe State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Boh in the northern part of the Local Government Area[1]
Geography
[edit | edit source]Shongom LGA occupies a total area of 922 square kilometres and has an average temperature of 31 °C. The LGA witnesses two major seasons which are the rainy season, which usually comes between the months of May and September, and the dry season which is normally between the months of October and April.[2][3]
Economy
[edit | edit source]Trade is a critical economic activity in Shongom LG with the area hosting the expansive Lalaipido international cattle market where a variety of domestic animals are sold. Farming also blossoms in Shongom LGA with the area known for the cultivation of a number of food crops such as beans, rice, sorghum, guinea corn, and millet. Other occupations of the people of Shongom LGA include hunting, wood carving, and animal rearing.[2]
Districts and villages
[edit | edit source]Bengunji; Bango, Bangunji, Bikutture, Bikwala, Bishiwai, Dilange (Dutse), Kalo, Kulan, Laluwa, Najeji, Suli, Yelchen-Yelchen.
Burak; Dabuki, Dajanwani, Kwanankukah, Lasanjang, Pirim, Sabonlayi, Shemyam, Tauni, Burak.
Filiya; Chengun, Disga, Farin-Kasa, Filiya, Jauro-Sajo, Lababali, Yapandi, Yarana.
Gundale; Anguwar Jauro Sule, Bebulo, Gundale, Gurwa, Kambuluk, Marke, Sakram, Swaja, Tudun Wada, Yelwa Gurwa.
Gwandum; Damjigiri, Garko, Garum, Gujuba, Badugu-Kufure, Kurmi, Gwanlangmeche,Tambau, Pamadu, Lilik, Popandi, Kwara, Majidadi, Janye, Toro, Sabongari, Balede, Kuka, Keffi, Pokulung, Lalingling, Dangeza, Yabayo, Yelwa, Pilame,Kwale.
Kushi; Dankunni, Dirang, Gomle, Kaure, Kommo, Kugwayam, Kushi, Ladongor, Lapandintai, Sabongari, Tanjania, Tatadar
Shongom; Amkolom, Boh, Kalishen, Karel, Kulishin, Labarya, Labayo, Labeke, Laduka, Lakenturum, Lakumji, Lalaipido, Lapan (Lapan), Lasadar, Lasanjang, Lasasap, Lashikoldok, Latatar, Latur, Lawishi, Layasakalak, Pokata, Tedmugzu, Layenge, Kalbulak, Kalkudo,Leyenye,Tul Gunji, Latur, Lanbelle,Kalaku,Mango, KalKwari. [4]
Population
[edit | edit source]The population of Shongom in 2006 census was 151,520.[5]
Postal Code
[edit | edit source]The postal code of the area is 770.[6]
Latitude: 9.65, Longitude: 11.2167 9° 39′ 0″ North, 11° 13′ 0″ East
Area
[edit | edit source]92,200 hectares 922.00 km2 (355.99 sq mi)
383 m (1,257 ft)
Climate
[edit | edit source]Tropical savanna climate.
Chairman of Shongom LGA
[edit | edit source]The present Chairman of Shongom Local Government Area is Yohanna Nahari, from All Progressive Congress (APC).[7]
Religion
[edit | edit source]Shongom LGA is predominantly by Christians, With many Muslims inhabitants.
Wards in Shongom LGA
[edit | edit source]Shongom Local Government Area in Gombe State, Nigeria has ten electoral wards.[8]
- Bangunji Ward
- Boh Ward
- Burak Ward
- Filiya Ward
- Gwandum ward
- Kalishen Ward
- Karel Ward
- Kulishin Ward
- Lalaipido Ward
- Lapan Ward[9]
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