Arewa Dandi
LGA and town
Coordinates: 12°42′N 4°3′E / 12.700°N 4.050°E / 12.700; 4.050
Country Nigeria
StateKebbi State
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Arewa Dandi is a Local Government Area in Kebbi State, Nigeria, sharing a boundary with the Republic of Niger. Its headquarters are in the town of Arewa Dandi.

It has an area of 3,901 km2 and a population of 184,030 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 861.[1]

Geography

Arewa Dadin Local Government Area (LGA) encompasses a total expanse of 3,901 square kilometers and experiences two well-defined seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. The dry season, in particular, is marked by scorching temperatures, with an average temperature of approximately 34 degrees Celsius. The area maintains an average humidity level of around 24 percent. Its terrain is predominantly composed of dry and arid plains, accentuated by scattered hills and other elevated features.[2]

Economy

Agriculture stands as the predominant economic activity in Arewa Dadin Local Government Area, with a reputation for cultivating various crops, including grains and onions. Cattle rearing also holds a prominent place in the local economy, particularly among the Fulani community residing in the area.[2]

Localities

Towns and Villages in Arewa Local Government Area.[3][4]

  • Amagwato
  • Baraje Buii
  • Bachaka
  • Chibike
  • Danstohuwa
  • Daura
  • Dantsoho
  • Falde
  • Fasko
  • Feske
  • Jantullu
  • Kangiwa
  • Muza Jaffeji
  • Rafin Taska
  • Jantullu
  • Jarkuka
  • Laima
  • Sakwaba
  • Sarka
  • Yeldu
  • Gorun Dikko
  • Gumundai
  • Gunki

References

  1. ↑ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  2. 1 2 "Arewa Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
  3. ↑ "Arewa Dandi Local Government Area". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  4. ↑ "Arewa Dandi (Kebbi State) Street Guide and Map". nigeria-streets.openalfa.com. Retrieved 2023-10-03.


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