Kaugama | |
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LGA and town | |
  Kaugama Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°29′0″N9°44′0″E / 12.48333°N 9.73333°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Jigawa State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Idris Matti(APC) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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Kaugama is a Local Government Area in the north of Jigawa State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kaugama.
It has an area of 883 km2 and a population of 127,956 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 730. [1]
A scorching, mostly cloudy dry season with temperatures between 59°F and 104°F alternates with a humid, oppressive wet season that is hot and humid. [2]
Kaugama faces air pollution from vehicles and dust, which pose significant health risks due to their small size and potential inhalation into the deepest parts of the lung. [3]
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