Garun Mallam

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LGA and town
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Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 11°41′N8°22′E / 11.683°N 8.367°E / 11.683; 8.367
CountryFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
State Kano State
Area
 • Total214 km2 (83 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total116,494
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
711
ISO 3166 code NG.KN.GM
Garun Mallam

Garun Mallam is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. [1] Its headquarters are in the town of Garun Mallam on the A2 highway.

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It has an area of 214 km2 and a population of 116,494 at the 2006 census. Hausa and Fulani ethnic groups making up the majority of the population. Islam is the most widely followed religion in the region, and Hausa and Fufulde are the two main languages spoken there. The Kano Seed Processing Center in Kadawa is one of the notable monuments in Garun Mallam Local Government Area. [2]

The postal code of the area is 711. [3]

Climate

In Garun Malam, the year-round heat and partly overcast dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual temperature is between 54°F and 100°F, with occasional exceptions when it falls below 49°F or rises over 105°F. [4] March 14 to May 16 is the start of the 2.1-month hot season, during which the average daily high temperature rises above 97°F. In Garun Malam, April is the hottest month of the year with an average high temperature of 100°F and low temperature of 73°F. With an average daily maximum temperature below 88°F, the chilly season spans 1.9 months, from November 30 to January 27. [5] January is the coldest month of the year in Garun Malam, with an average high temperature of 87°F and low of 55°F. [6] The Garun Mallam Local Government Area has an average temperature of 34 degrees Celsius and a total area of 214 square kilometers. There are two distinct seasons in the area: the dry season and the rainy season. The local government area experiences an average annual rainfall of 950 mm and an average humidity level of 19%. [2]

Economy

The primary source of income for the residents of Garun Mallam is farming, with a variety of commodities cultivated in the region in sizable amounts, including wheat, tomatoes, and rice. The Local Government Area hosts several markets, including the Kadawa tomato market, demonstrating the area's thriving commercial sector. The population of Garun Mallam Local Government Area also engage in significant economic activities such as wood carving, hunting, and textile weaving and dying. [2]

District [2]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 "Garun Malam Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  4. ↑ "Weather Garun Malam". meteoblue. 2024-08-04. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  5. ↑ "Weather Garun Malam | Forecast, Radar, Lightning & Satellite". Meteologix.com. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  6. ↑ "Garun Malam Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2024-08-04.


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