Bebeji

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Bebeji
LGA and town
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Bebeji
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 11°40′N8°16′E / 11.667°N 8.267°E / 11.667; 8.267
CountryFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
State Kano State
Government
 • TypeMulti party Democracy
 • ChairmanHon Ibrahim Garba Bebeji
Area
 • Total717 km2 (277 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total188,859
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
711
ISO 3166 code NG.KN.BE
Bebeji

Bebeji is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Bebeji.

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It has an area of 717 km2 and a population of 188,859 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 711. [1]

History

Bebeji local government area is situated in Kano state which is found in the Northwest geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The headquarters of Bebeji Local Government Area are in the town of Bebeji and consist of several towns and villages including Kofa, Gargai, Baguda, Duramawa, Kuki, Yakun, Yanshere, and Damau. The population of Bebeji Local Government Area is estimated at 179,254 inhabitants with the vast majority being members of the Hausa and Fulani. The dominant religious affiliation in Bebeji Local Government Area is Islam while the fufulde and Hausa languages are widely spoken in the area. Popular landmarks in Bebeji include the ancient Habe Mosque and the Film village in Kofa. [2] [3]

Geography

The town of Bebeji is located 45 km southwest of Kano. It is in close proximity to Bagauda dam which supplies most of the potable water of Bebeji, the federal government recently approved a dam in Bebeji to supplement the Bagauda dam sometimes known for its structural failures. Bebeji is also the location of Habe mosque, declared a monument in 1964. The town is known to have a significant occurrence of ilmenite, a weakly magnetic mineral containing titanium oxide. [3]

Economy

Bebeji Local Government Area's economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, producing products such rice, millet, beans, and Irish potatoes. The Kantin kwari market is one of the several marketplaces in the area, and commerce is another important aspect of the economy of Bebeji. Hunting, ceramics, and blacksmithing are some of the other significant sources of revenue for the people living in Bebeji. [3]

Government

The current federal representative is Abdulmumin Jibrin. [4] The chairman of the Bebeji Local Government Area is Kantoma Bebeji. Bebeji Local Government was created in 1990 during the administration of General Ibrahim Babangida.

Climate

In Bebeji, the year-round heat and partly overcast dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual temperature is between 54°F and 100°F, with occasional exceptions when it falls below 48°F or rises over 105°F. The hot season, which runs from March 13 to May 14, lasts for 2.0 months and with daily highs that average more than 97°F. In Bebeji, April is the warmest month of the year, with typical highs of 99°F and lows of 72°F. The average daily high temperature during the 1.9-month mild season, which runs from November 30 to January 27, is below 88°F. At an average low of 55°F and high of 86°F, January is the coldest month of the year in Bebeji. [5] [6] [7]

Cloud

The annual average of the portion of the sky that is cloudy in Bebeji varies significantly according on the season. In Bebeji, the clearer portion of the year starts from November 1 and lasts about 4.0 months, finishing about March 2. With 63% of the sky remaining clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy on average, January is the clearest month of the year in Bebeji. The cloudier portion of the year starts about March 2 and lasts for 8.0 months, finishing about November 1. May is the cloudiest month of the year in Bebeji, with 74% of the sky being cloudy or overcast on average. [5] [8] [6] [7]

Precipitation

A day with liquid or liquid-equivalent precipitation of at least 0.04 inches is considered wet. Bebeji experiences wildly fluctuating odds of rainy days all year long. Over 40% of a given day will likely be rainy during the 4.6-month-long rainy season, which runs from May 14 to October 3. With 24.5 days on average having at least 0.04 inches of precipitation, August has the most rainy days in Bebeji. October 3 through May 14 makes up the 7.4-month dry season. On average, December has 0.0 days with at least 0.04 inches of precipitation, making it the month with the fewest wet days in Bebeji. We categorize rainy days as either rain only, snow only, or a combination of both. With an average of 24.5 days, August has the most number of days with just rain in Bebeji. That classification indicates that rain alone is the most frequent type of precipitation during the year, with an 80% chance on August 16. [5] [9] [6] [7]

Religion

There mainly two religions practice in Bebeji which Islam and Christianity.

Rainfall

There is at least 0.5 inches of rain in a sliding 31-day period throughout the 6.5-month rainy season, which runs from April 8 to October 25. August has an average of 8.0 inches of rain, making it the wettest month in Bebeji. The 5.4 months from October 25 to April 8 of the year are considered the rainless season. At 0.0 inches on average, January is the month with the least amount of rain in Bebeji. [5] [6]

Flood

On September 8, the Tiga Dam overflowed, destroying surrounding homes, roads, and farms, forcing many to flee their homes. [10]

Notable people

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