Jada | |
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LGA and town | |
 Map of Adamawa State highlighting Jada | |
  Jada | |
| Coordinates: 8°46′N12°9′E / 8.767°N 12.150°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Adamawa State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,383 sq mi (3,583 km2) |
| Population (2022) [1] | |
| • Total | 259,700 |
| • Density | 190/sq mi (72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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Jada is a town and Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria.
Jada, as a local government area, was excavated (given birth to ) from Ganye local government area of Adamawa state. "Ganye" the food basket of adamawa state is still the mother of the whole Chamba land under the leadership of Alhaji. Adamu Sanda (first class chief) and Gangwari of Ganye local government area. Ganye, Jada, Toungo, and some part of Mayo Belwa, the Four (4) listed Local government are occupied by Chamba people (samba or sama).
The rainy season in Jada is oppressive and overcast, the dry season is partly cloudy, and it is hot all year. Throughout the year, the temperature normally ranges from 61 °F to 98 °F, with temperatures rarely falling below 55 °F or rising over 104 °F. [2] [3] [4]
A wet day in Jada is defined as a day with a minimum of 0.04 inches of liquid or liquid-equivalent precipitation. In Jada, the probability of encountering a wet day during the fall experiences a sharp and swift decline, commencing the season at 86% and diminishing to just 1% by the season's end.
For context, the highest likelihood of a wet day throughout the year is 87%, occurring on August 24, while the lowest probability is -0% on December 30. [6]
Danaba
Jada
Koma
Leko
Mapeo
Mayo-Kalaye
Mbulo
Nyibango [7]
Yelli
Nadeu
Nagum
Dagula
Gangnai
Kilbawo
Nassarawo
Wuro Abbo
Jamtari
Pakorgel
Sarkin Yamma
Choncha
Deggi
Konglo
Ngolomba
Samlo
Tantile
Tuli
Dalami
Kubi
Mayo-Hako
Gangnai
Kilbawo
Nassarawo
Wuro Abbo
Banche
Dashen
Balauru
Gaadjo
Kojoli
Namberu
Sapeo [8]
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