Maigatari

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Maigatari
LGA and town
Nickname: 
MGR
CountryFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
State Jigawa State
Government
  Local Government ChairmanUzairu Nadabo (APC)
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)
Maigatari

Maigatari is a border town located in the Sahel along the Niger-Nigeria border. The town is known for its large market founded in 1870 and trading in horses, camels, cattle and other livestock between Niger, Mali, Chad and Cameroon. [1]

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The principal inhabitants of the town include Hausa, Fulani and Kanuri. The town has an area of 870 km2 and a population of 179,715 at the 2006 census. It is located 144.6 km (89.9 mi) north of Kano, and was previously part of Kano State until 1991 when Jigawa State gained statehood.

Administration

Local Government Area in the north of Jigawa State, Nigeria, bordering on the Republic of Niger. Its headquarters are in the town of Maigatari. The postal code of the area is 732.

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Climate

In Maigatari, the dry season is stifling and partially cloudy whereas the wet season is oppressively hot and cloudy. The average annual temperature ranges from 60 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit, rarely falling below 55 or rising over 108. [3]

Air Pollution

Particulate matter, a dangerous air contaminant, is causing visible dust in Maigatari. This dust offers a serious health concern since it is created when the gases from industries and cars react. [4] [5] [6]

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