Kaura Namoda | |
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LGA and town | |
Kaura Namoda Location in Nigeria | |
Coordinates: 12°36′0″N 6°35′23″E / 12.60000°N 6.58972°E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Zamfara State |
Government | |
• Emir | Alhaji Sanusi Muhammad Asha |
Area | |
• Total | 868 km2 (335 sq mi) |
Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 281,367 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
3-digit postal code prefix | 882 |
ISO 3166 code | NG.ZA.KN |
Kaura Namoda is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Kaura-Namoda, home to the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura-Namoda.[1] It has an area of 868 km2 and a population of 281,367 at the 2006 census.
Historical Origin
Kaura Namoda was founded in 1807 by Muhammadu Namoda who was a prince of Alibawa ruling family of Zurmi and an 18th century military genius.
Postal code
The postal code of the area is 882.[2]
Climate
The district has an annual temperature of 30.31oC, 82.13 rainy days, and 61.59 millimetres of precipitation.[3][4]
Transport
It is served by a station at the terminus of a branch line of the western line of the national railway network. In 2014, this line is proposed to be rehabilitated and extended to Niamey in Niger.
See also
Districts and Villages
Banga
Dan Isa
Gabake
Kagara
Galadima
Yankaba
Sakajiki
Marafa
Madaro
Kungunki
Kyam
Kurya
Barawa
Baura
Emir
Hakimi Dan Hassan
Kofar Kwatar Kwashi
Shiyar Dan Galadima
Shiyar Limanchi
Shiyar Mai Jubbu
Shiyar Sarkin Baura
Shiyar Wali
Tsohuwar Kasuwa[5]
References
- ↑ "Welcome". Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
- ↑ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ↑ "Kaura Namoda, Zamfara, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data". tcktcktck.org. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ↑ "Kaura Namoda Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ↑ "Kaura Namoda Local Government Area". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 2023-10-28.