Gwaram | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Jigawa State |
| Government | |
| • ALGON Jigawa State and Local Government Chairman Gwaram LGA | Hon. Prof. Salim Abdulrahman Isawa (APC) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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Gwaram is a local government area of Jigawa State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Gwaram.
It has an area of 1,912 km2 (738 sq mi), and had a population of 272,582 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 721102. [1]
The climate is oppressive, with a year-round temperature range of 56°F to 103°F and sporadic temperature variations. It is primarily cloudy. [2]
Gwaram's mean annual temperature is rising significantly due to climate change. [3]
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