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Gabasawa

Coordinates: 12°06′N 8°54′E / 12.1°N 8.9°E / 12.1; 8.9
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Gabasawa
Gabasawa is located in Nigeria
Gabasawa
Gabasawa
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 12°06′N 8°54′E / 12.1°N 8.9°E / 12.1; 8.9
Country Nigeria
StateKano State
Area
 • Total605 km2 (234 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total211,055
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
702
ISO 3166 codeNG.KN.GB
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Gabasawa is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Zakirai.

It has an area of 605 km2 and a population of 211,055 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 702.[1]

Economy

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In Gabasawa Local Government Area, a variety of crops are grown, including soy beans, millet, sorghum, and groundnuts. The region is home to multiple markets where a wide variety of commodities are purchased and sold, as well as a thriving trading industry. The residents of Gabasawa Local Government Area also work in metalworking, textile weaving and dyeing, and cattle ranching, which are all significant economic endeavors.[2]

Climate

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Gabasawa Local Government Area experiences a climate classified as subtropical steppe (BSh). The district experiences 31.0 °C (87.8 °F) annually, which is 1.54% warmer than the average for Nigeria. Gabasawa experiences 63.49 wet days (17.39% of the total number of days) and 50.2 millimeters (1.98 inches) of precipitation on average each year.[2]

Geography

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Gabasawa local government region spans 605 square kilometers and has two different seasons: the dry season and the rainy season. Gabasawa LGA's average wind speed is 10 km/h, while the area's average temperature is 33 degrees Celsius.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  2. ^ a b "Gabasawa, Nigeria Weather Conditions | Weather Underground". www.wunderground.com. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
  3. ^ "Gabasawa Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-08-17.