Bunkure

Bunkure
LGA and town
Bunkure Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 11°42′N8°33′E / 11.700°N 8.550°E / 11.700; 8.550
Country	Nigeria
State	Kano State
Area
• Total	487 km2 (188 sq mi)
Population  (2006 census)
• Total	170,891
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix	710
ISO 3166 code	NG.KN.BU

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

It has an area of 487 km² and a population of 170,891 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 710. ^[1]

Bunkure local government as well geographical location size culture and economy, Bunkure local government was originated/ established in 1989 by the (Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida) Banagida military regime. It was situated in the Southern earthen of Kano state with a population of over 284,251.the head quarter f the local government was sited in Bunkure town with a distance of about 45 km form Kano it covers an area of about 4325 square km, it was bordered in the south by Rano local government, in the north Kura local government and the easted by Dawakin Kudu local government, Wudil and Garko local government respectively while in the west bordered with Garun-Malam local government.

History and Culture

Bunkure local government was split from the defunct of Rano local government under the (Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida) policy new local government creation which is aimed at bringing people closer to government. The local governments (Bunkure) has been ruled under a three traditional rules (District Head) under a title of (Barayan Kano Hakimin Bunkure) these district heads are:- 1. Alhaji Isah Amadu - from 1989-1999.2. Alhaji Ado Isah Wakili - from 1999-2002. 3. Alhaji Tafida Abubakar Ila - from 2002-2007 4. Alhaji Shehu Abubakar Yusuf - from 2007-2013 5. Alhaji Muhammad Isah Umar - from 2013-up to date

The district head have 31 village heads and 128 ward head working under them, the area has existed for more than 250 years.The Hausa and Fulani ethnic groups make up the majority of the huge population in Bunker, a local government area. Islam is the predominant religion in areas where Hausa and Fufulde are commonly spoken languages. Among the most well-known landmarks in the region is Bunkure Cattle Ranch. ^[2]

The General Economy

The area is occupied with about 75% are farmers their farming activities constitute the production of consumable goods and cash crops, while the remaining 25% of the population are civil servants, blacksmiths, trader tailors, drivers.

The people have opportunity of cultivating twice a year, i.e. rainy and dry season, the draining season farming they plant guinea corn, millet, maize, beans, soya beans, cassava, and others. While for dry season they cultivated the following tomatoes, onion, carrots, water melon, cucumbers, cabbage, potatoes e.t.c see from the book of history and culture of Bunkure local government area.

Climate

In Bunkure, the year-round heat and partly overcast dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual temperature is between 54°F and 101°F, with occasional exceptions when it falls below 48°F or rises over 106°F. The hot season, which runs from March 14 to May 17, lasts for 2.1 months and with daily highs that average more than 98°F. With an average high temperature of 100°F and low temperature of 73°F, April is the hottest month of the year in Bunkure. The average daily maximum temperature during the 1.8-month mild season, which runs from December 1 to January 27, is below 89°F. At an average low of 55°F and high of 87°F, January is the coldest month of the year in Bunkure. ^{[3] [4] [5]}

Cloud

Over the course of the year, Bunkure's average percentage of cloud cover varies significantly based on the season. In Bunkure, the clearer season lasts approximately 4.1 months, starting around October 31 and ending around March 2. ^{[3] [6] [5]}

In Bunkure, January is the clearest month of the year, with 63% of the sky remaining clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy on average. The cloudier portion of the year lasts about 7.9 months, finishing around October 31. It starts around March 2. In Bunkure, May is the cloudiest month of the year, with 73% of the sky remaining cloudy or overcast on average. ^{[3] [5]}

Bunkure Local Government Area's Districts

Source: ^[7]

• Bakum
• Bunkure
• Kumurya
• Chirin
• Gafam
• Guriya
• Kulluwa
• Sanda

References

1. "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
2. "Bunkure Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
3. "Bunkure Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
4. "Simulated historical climate & weather data for Bunkure". meteoblue. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
5. "14 Day Weather Bunkure". meteoblue. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
6. "Bunkure, Kano, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data". weatherandclimate.com. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
7. "Bunkure Local Government Area". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 2024-07-26.