Maiha

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Maiha
Jalingo Maiha
Mayo Nguli
LGA and town
Nickname: 
Jalingo Maiha
Motto: 
(Allah accu gondal)
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Maiha
Coordinates: 9°59′44″N13°13′5″E / 9.99556°N 13.21806°E / 9.99556; 13.21806
CountryFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
State Adamawa State
Area
  Total520 sq mi (1,346 km2)
Population
 (2022) [1]
  Total169,900
  Density330/sq mi (130/km2)
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)
Maiha

Maiha is a town and Local Government Area of Adamawa State, [2] Nigeria, adjacent to the border with Cameroon. [3] [4] [5]

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Geography

The area experiences two major seasons, the dry and the wet, with an average temperature of 32 degrees Celsius in Maiha Local Government Area. According to estimates, the Local Government Area's average humidity is 24 percent and its average wind speed is 11 km/h. [6]

Economy

In Maiha Local Government Area, a variety of economic activities are carried out, with agriculture being the primary economic activity for the majority of local residents. The Local Government Area also raises and sells certain animals in addition to growing a variety of vegetables. Crafts, ceramics, and hunting are some of the residents of Maiha Local Government Area's other significant economic pursuits. [7]

Localities

Towns and Villages in Maiha [8]

climate

The rainy season in Maiha is oppressive and overcast, the dry season is partly cloudy, and it is hot all year. Throughout the year, the temperature normally ranges from 60°F to 100°F, with temperatures rarely falling below 55°F or rising over 106°F. [9] [10]

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References

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