Binji

For the language, see Binji language.

Binji Binji
LGA and town
Interactive map of Binji
Binji
Coordinates: 13°13′N4°55′E / 13.217°N 4.917°E / 13.217; 4.917
Country	Nigeria
State	Sokoto State
Area
• Total	559 km2 (216 sq mi)
Population  (2006)
• Total	105,027
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix	853
ISO 3166 code	NG.SO.BI

Binji is a Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Binji. It was originally established by the sons of the military commander Ali Jedo as a Ribat. ^[1]

It has an area of 559 km² and a population of 105,027 at the 2006 census. ^[2] The postal code of the area is 853. ^[3]

Climate

The average annual temperature is 63°F; the wet season is humid, oppressive, and generally cloudy; and the dry season is hot, muggy, and partially cloudy. ^{[4] [5]}

Temperature

Throughout the month, Binji experiences a range of temperatures, the most prevalent being hot days and cool nights. ^[6]

References

1. Last, Murray (1967). The Sokoto Caliphate. Internet Archive. [New York] Humanities Press. p. 78.
2. HASC, population, area and Headquarters Statoids
3. "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
4. "Binji Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
5. "Binji, Sokoto, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data". tcktcktck.org. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
6. "Simulated historical climate & weather data for Binji". meteoblue. Retrieved 2023-11-03.