Doguwa

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Doguwa
LGA
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Doguwa
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 10°45′N8°44′E / 10.750°N 8.733°E / 10.750; 8.733
CountryFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
State Kano State
Area
 • Total1,473 km2 (569 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total151,181
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
710
ISO 3166 code NG.KN.DO
Doguwa

Doguwa is a Local Government Area in the extreme south of Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Riruwai. [1]

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It has an area of 1,473 km2 and a population of 151,181 at the 2006 census Inhabitants, with the Hausa and Fulani tribes accounting for the great majority of the population. Islam is the most common religion in the region, and Hausa and Fufulde are the two most generally spoken languages. The Falgore woodland is one of the area's well-known features. [2]

The postal code of the area is 710. [3]

Climate

The Doguwa local government region has an average temperature of 34 degrees Celsius and a total area of 1,473 square kilometers. [4] [2] The Falgore forest, which spans three Local Government Areas, is one of the large forest reserves that make up the Local Government Area. Doguwa Local Government Area experiences average humidity levels of 18% and average wind speeds of 9 km/h. [2] [5] [6]

Economy

The primary source of income for the residents of Doguwa local government area is farming, with a range of crops including rice, sorghum, millet, and soyabeans produced nearby. Along with the flourishing trade, the region is home to a number of marketplaces, including the Sabuwar Kaura market, where buyers and sellers come together to exchange a wide range of goods and services. The majority of the Fulani people living in the Doguwa Local Government Area are cattle rearers, as seen by the sheer number of cows raised there. [2]

Doguwa Local Government Area's Districts

Source: [3]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 "Doguwa Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
  3. 1 2 "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  4. ↑ "Weather Doguwa | Forecast, Radar, Lightning & Satellite". Meteologix.com. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
  5. ↑ "Weather Forecast Doguwa - Nigeria (Kano) : free 15 day weather forecasts". Weather Crave. 2024-07-30. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
  6. ↑ "Doguwa, Nigeria Weather Conditions | Weather Underground". www.wunderground.com. Retrieved 2024-07-30.


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