Binji

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Binji
Binji
LGA and town
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Binji
Coordinates: 13°13′N4°55′E / 13.217°N 4.917°E / 13.217; 4.917
CountryFlag of Nigeria.svg  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

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]

Contents

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]

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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.


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