Garinkunini Kunini | |
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Town | |
  Garinkunini Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 9°4′0″N11°31′59″E / 9.06667°N 11.53306°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Taraba State |
| Local Government Area | Lau |
| Elevation | 380 m (1,250 ft) |
| Population (2023) | 1,674 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 662102 |
Garinkunini or Kunini is a town located in Lau Local Government Area in Taraba State, Nigeria. It is situated at an elevation of 380 meters above sea level and has a population of approximately 1,674 people as of the 2023. [1]
Garinkunini is situated at coordinates 9°4′0″N11°31′59″E / 9.06667°N 11.53306°E . It is located at an elevation of 380 meters above sea level, in Taraba State. [2]
As of 2023, Garinkunini has a population of 1,674 residents, representing a diverse community with various ethnic and cultural groups coexisting harmoniously. [3]
The economy of Garinkunini is primarily based on agriculture. Residents rely on the cultivation of crops such as maize, millet, yam, and cassava, which thrive in the fertile lands surrounding the settlement.
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