Shanono

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Shanono
LGA and town
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Shanono
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 12°03′N7°59′E / 12.05°N 7.98°E / 12.05; 7.98
CountryFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
State Kano State
Area
 • Total697 km2 (269 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total140,607
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
704
ISO 3166 code NG.KN.SH
Shanono

Shanono is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. It is the headquarters of Shanono local government.

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The origin of Shanono town, Shanono local government (town) could historically be traced back to renowned brothers Jaulere and Shanu. These two brothers are to the land. Purposely for grazing and rearing of cattle, they were believed to come from the town of Hadejia in present Jigawa State. Having seen that the land is fertile and good for their animals grazing the eldest settle in the place, for at least a year/season before they move forward, but upon observing the climatic conditions of the area which is suitable they decided to remain in the place and that was how some other people come to settle with them.

Upon finding the most suitable area SHANU decided to move back a little to the present Shanono town and left Jaulere his brother in the place (present Jaulere) and come to establish his hirt (Riga) in Present Shanono town up to now the Rijiyar Taushe in Shanono Town is presently and physically seen. The following are the set of people that the Rulers who ruled the area to Resent time the title is Dan Shanono

Kabiru Isyaku (the present Dan Shanono time Dagaci of Shanono town). Similarly, we have a district head (Hakımi) since Shanono became a local government out of Gwarzo local government in 1989 his Name is Alhaji Bello Abubakar Title Bunun Kano, and Alh Ibrahim Sani Gaya Title Uban Doman Kano from 2004 to date,

It has an area of 697 km2 and a population of 140,607 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 704. [1] Prominent people of the town include the Late Malam Ahmadu Idris Koya, Alhaji Idris Koya Director with the Department of State Service, Late Engr Mohammed BASHIR Ahmad Koya, Malam Mohammed Ahmad Shittu, Maj Gen Muhammed Sani Ahmed, Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed, Col Yakubu Bako(Rtd), Alh Bello Koya, Late Alhaji Ibrahim aka Ibrahimawa (Businessman), Late Alhaji Barau (Businessman), Late Alhaji Haruna Muhammad Shanono, Late Alhaji Bawa Mashin (Farmer), Late Dan Ani (Politician), Late Alhaji Haruna Naganga(cocas chairman), Late Alhaji Shehu Shanono, Professor Nura Magaji, Sani Inusa Maijama'a,Mukhtar Yunusa Maijamaa (Computer Scientist), Dr. Eng. Nura Jafar, Dr. Eng Ibrahim Dalha, Abdul Jarimi Shanono (computer wizard) Shanono youth forum (Development organization) and many other well-known personalities in Shanono. [2]

Wards

There are 10 wards in Shanono Local Government Area. [3]

Geography

The Shanono Local Government Area has an average temperature of 33 degrees Celsius and a total area of 697 square kilometers. The average humidity in the Local Government Area is 28%, and the average wind speed in the region is 10 km/h. [4]

Religion

The religions that are practice in shanono are Islam and Christianity.

Economy

Shanono Local Government Area's primary economic activity is farming, with a sizable portion of the local population engaged in the production of crops such rice, beans, sorghum, soybeans, guinea corn, onions, and groundnuts. In the Local Government Area, a variety of domestic animals are also raised and marketed, including rams, goats, and cows. Crafts and trade are two more significant economic activity carried out by Shanono Local Government Area people. [4]

Climate

The wet season in Shanono is oppressive and generally cloudy, whereas the dry season is partially cloudy and hot all year long. The average annual temperature fluctuates between 54°F and 99°F, rarely falling below 49°F or rising over 104°F. [5] The hot season, which runs from March 15 to May 23, lasts for 2.2 months and with daily highs that average more than 96°F. At an average high temperature of 99°F and low temperature of 73°F, April is the hottest month of the year in Shanono. The average daily maximum temperature during the 1.7-month mild season, which runs from December 5 to January 28, is below 86°F. With an average low temperature of 55°F and high temperature of 84°F, January is the coldest month of the year in Shanono. [5]

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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. ↑ "Al'ummarmu ce a gabanmu". Al'ummarmu ce a gabanmu. Retrieved 2020-09-21.
  3. ↑ "Wards in Shanono Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
  4. 1 2 "Shanono Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  5. 1 2 "Shanono Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-08-29.


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