Sokoto South | |
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Coordinates: 13°03′N5°13′E / 13.050°N 5.217°E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Sokoto State |
Area | |
• Total | 41 km2 (16 sq mi) |
Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 194,914 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
3-digit postal code prefix | 840 |
ISO 3166 code | NG.SO.SS |
Sokoto South is a Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in Sarkin Zamfara.
It has an area of 41 km2 and a population of 194,914 at the 2006 census. [1]
The postal code of the area is 840. [2]
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