Kumbotso
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Kumbotso | |
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LGA and town | |
  Kumbotso Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 11°53′17″N 8°30′10″E / 11.88806°N 8.50278°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kano State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Abdulahi Shitu [1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 158 km2 (61 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 295,979 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 700 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KN.KT |
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Kumbotso is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kumbotso. It has an area of 158 km2 and a population of 409,500 based on the 2016 population projection census.[2][3]
The postal code of the area is about 700.[4]
Climate
[edit]In Kumbotso, the dry season is partly cloudy, the wet season is oppressive and mostly cloudy, and the weather is hot all year round. The average annual temperature fluctuates between 54°F and 102°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 49°F or 106°F. The hot season, which runs from March 16 to May 21, lasts for 2.1 months and with daily highs that average more than 98°F. May is the hottest month of the year in Kumbotso, with typical high temperatures of 99°F and low temperatures of 75°F. The average daily maximum temperature during the 1.8-month mild season, which runs from December 2 to January 28, is below 89°F. With an average low temperature of 55°F and high temperature of 87°F, January is the coldest month of the year in Kumbotso.[5][6][7]
Religion
[edit]There are two main Religions practice in kumbotso which are Islam and Christianity.
Geography
[edit]Kumbotso Local Government Area has an average temperature of 33 degrees Celsius and a total area of 158 square kilometers. The dry and wet seasons are the two distinct seasons that the area experiences. According to estimates, Kumbotso Local Government Area has an average humidity of 23%.[8]
Economy
[edit]With multiple marketplaces like the Yanlemo fruit market, which draws hundreds of consumers and sellers every market day, Kumbotso Local Government Area boasts a thriving commercial industry. Kumbotso Local Government Area is well-known for its extensive farming, which includes the production of a wide range of commodities, including sorghum, rice, beans, and onions. Hunting, ceramics, and raising animals are among the other significant economic pursuits of the residents of Kumbotso Local Government Area.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Gov. Yusuf swears in chairman of Kumbotso LG". Peoples Gazette. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ "Kumbotso (Local Government Area, Nigeria) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
- ^ "Sampling site at Kumbotso Local Government Area, Kano State. | Download Scientific Diagram". www.researchgate.net. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ "Kumbotso Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ "Kumbotso Summer Weather, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ Atlas, Weather. "Weather today - Kumbotso, Nigeria". Weather Atlas. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ a b "Kumbotso Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
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