Dawakin Tofa

Dawakin Tofa
LGA and town
Dawakin Tofa Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 12°06′10″N8°19′53″E / 12.10278°N 8.33139°E / 12.10278; 8.33139
Country	Nigeria
State	Kano State
Area
• Total	479 km2 (185 sq mi)
Population  (2006 census)
• Total	247,875
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix	701
ISO 3166 code	NG.KN.DT

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje gate in Dawakin Tofa

Dawanau Market, Dawakin Tofa local government

Dawakin Tofa is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Dawakin Tofa (or Dawaki) and It includes a number of cities and villages, such as Alajawa, Bagari, Bankaura, Dandalama, Jobenkun, Kaleku, Rumi and Yelwa. ^[1] Hausa and Fulani ethnic divides being the two most notable tribes. The Hausa and Fufulde languages are widely spoken in the region, and Islam is the most commonly practiced religion there. The Dawakin Tofa General Hospital and the Dawakin Tofa Science College are well-known structures in Dawakin Tofa.

It has an area of 479 km² and a population of 247,875 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 701. ^[2]

Economy

The largest mechanic village in all of Northern Nigeria, the well-known Kwakwaci mechanic village, is located near Dawakin Tofa. Thousands of consumers and sellers gather at the Dawanau Market, one of the many markets held in the Local Government Area, to conduct business. For the residents of Dawakin Tofa, growing crops is their primary livelihood. The region is home to significant crops including millet, groundnuts, and soyabeans. Raising livestock, dyeing textiles, and making pottery are some of Dawkin Tofa's other significant economic pursuits. ^[1]

Geography

There are two primary seasons in the Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, which covers an area of 479 square kilometers: the dry and the wet. The region's average temperature is estimated to be 34 °C, and its relative humidity is 15%. 7 km/h is the average wind speed in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area. ^[1]

Climate

In Dawakin Tofa, the dry season is partly cloudy, the wet season is oppressive and generally cloudy, and the weather is hot all year round. The average annual temperature fluctuates between 56°F and 101°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 52°F or 106°F. ^[3] The hot season, which runs from March 16 to May 26, lasts for 2.3 months and with daily highs that average more than 98°F. With an average high temperature of 101°F and low temperature of 75°F, April is the hottest month of the year in Dawakin Tofa. ^{[4] [5] [6]} With an average daily maximum temperature below 88°F, the chilly season spans 1.7 months, from December 6 to January 29. January is the coldest month of the year in Dawakin Tofa, with an average high temperature of 86°F and low of 58°F. ^{[3] [4]}

References

1. "Dawaki Tofa Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
2. "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
3. "Dawakin Tofa Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
4. "Weather Forecast Dawakin Tofa - Nigeria (Kano) : free 15 day weather forecasts". Weather Crave. 2024-07-31. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
5. "Dawakin Tofa, Kano, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data". weatherandclimate.com. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
6. "10-day weather forecast for Dawakin Tofa, Kano, Nigeria - The Weather Channel | weather.com". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2024-07-31.