Kunchi, Nigeria

Kunchi, Nigeria
LGA and town
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 12.5014°N 8.2717°E / 12.5014; 8.2717
Country	Nigeria
State	Kano State
Area
• Total	671 km^2 (259 sq mi)
Population  (2006 census)
• Total	111,018
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix	703
ISO 3166 code	NG.KN.KN

Kunchi is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kunchi. Now officially known as Ghari local government.

It has an area of 671 km² and a population of 111,018 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 703.^[1]

Religion

There are two main religions practice in Kunchi which are Islam and Christianity.

Geography

Kunchi Local Government Area has an average temperature of 33 degrees Celsius with a total area of 671 square kilometers. According to estimates, the area has an average humidity of 24% and receives 1200 mm of precipitation annually in the Local Government Area.^[2]

Climate

In Kunchi, the year-round temperature is high and fluctuates between 23°F and 29°F, with rare exceptions when the temperature falls below 48°F or rises above 104°F. ^[3]

Economy

The trading industry in Kunchi Local Government Area is thriving, and the region is home to several marketplaces where a range of commodities are bought and sold, including the Mpape market. The region has a long history of agriculture as well; the Local Government Area is well-known for growing a variety of crops, including rice, millet, tomatoes, sorghum, and beans. Cattle ranching, ceramics, and leather production are some of the other significant economic activities in Kunchi Local Government Area.^[2]

References

1. "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
2. "Kunchi Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
3. "Weather Forecast Kunchi - Nigeria (Kano) : free 15 day weather forecasts". Weather Crave. 2024-08-17. Retrieved 2024-08-17.