Kiru, Nigeria

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Kiru
LGA and town
Nickname: 
Ta Babba Duna
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Kiru
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 11°42′N8°08′E / 11.700°N 8.133°E / 11.700; 8.133
CountryFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
State Kano State
Area
 • Total927 km2 (358 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total264,781
 • Density290/km2 (740/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
711
ISO 3166 code NG.KN.KR
Kiru, Nigeria

Kiru is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kiru.

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It has an area of 927 km2 and a population of 264,781 based on the census conducted in 2006.

The postal code of the area is 711. [1]

Climate

In Kiru, the year-round heat and partly overcast dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual temperature fluctuates between 54°F and 99°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 48°F or 104°F. The two-month hot season, which begins on March 14 and ends on May 14, with daily highs that average more than 96°F. April is the hottest month in Kiru, with an average high temperature of 99°F and low temperature of 72°F. The average daily high temperature during the 1.9-month mild season, which runs from November 29 to January 27, is below 88°F. January is the coldest month of the year in Kiru, with an average high temperature of 86°F and low of 55°F. [2] [3]

Geography

Kiru Local Government Area spans 927 square kilometers and experiences two distinct seasons: the dry season and the rainy season. The Local Government Area has an average temperature of 33 degrees Celsius and receives an estimated 950 mm of rainfall annually. [4]

Economy

The majority of the population in Kiru Local Government Area is employed in agriculture, with the region producing significant amounts of crops like wheat and rice. The Local Government Area has several marketplaces where a broad range of commodities are bought and sold, making the area a hub for trade as well. The residents of Kiru Local Government Area also engage in significant wood carving, animal husbandry, and hunting as economic pursuits. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  2. ↑ "Kiru Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
  3. ↑ "Weather Forecast Kiru - Nigeria (Kano) : free 15 day weather forecasts". Weather Crave. 2024-08-17. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
  4. 1 2 "Kiru Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-08-17.


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