Gabasawa

Gabasawa
LGA
Gabasawa Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 12.1°N 8.9°E / 12.1; 8.9
Country	Nigeria
State	Kano State
Area
• Total	605 km^2 (234 sq mi)
Population  (2006 census)
• Total	211,055
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix	702
ISO 3166 code	NG.KN.GB

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

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

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

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

1. "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
2. "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.