Bursari | |
|---|---|
  Bursari Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°45′N 11°46′E / 12.750°N 11.767°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Yobe State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Zanna Bawa (APC) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,818 km2 (1,474 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 109,124 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 620 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.YO.BO |
Bursari is a Local Government Area in Yobe State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Dapchi in the far south of the area at 12°29′25″N 11°29′40″E / 12.49028°N 11.49444°E.
It has an area of 3,818 km2 and a population of 109,124 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 620.[1]
The Bade language is spoken in Bursari LGA.[2]
Climate
Bursari local government area spans 3,818 square kilometers, primarily dry and semi-arid. It has two main seasons: a prolonged, scorching dry season and a rainy season. The average temperature is 34°C, with low humidity at 15 percent. This paints a picture of a hot, arid environment with limited rainfall.
See also
References
- ↑ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ↑ "Bade". Ethnologue. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
State capital: Damaturu | ||
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