Dekina

Dekina
Ajobi
LGA and town
Dekina in 1969
Motto: 
Unity is strength
Interactive map of Dekina
Dekina is located in Nigeria
Dekina
Dekina
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 7°35′N 7°12′E / 7.583°N 7.200°E / 7.583; 7.200
CountryNigeria
StateKogi State
Area
 • Total
2,461 km2 (950 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total
260,312
 • Density105.8/km2 (274.0/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
272
ISO 3166 codeNG.KO.DE

Dekina is a local government area in Kogi State, Nigeria on the A233 highway in the Middle Belt area at 7°41′41″N 7°01′20″E / 7.69472°N 7.02222°E / 7.69472; 7.02222. The northeasterly line of equal latitude and longitude passes through the southeast of the LGA.

It has an area of 2,461 km2 (950 sq mi) and a population of 260,312 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 272.

Climatic Condition

With a year-round temperature range of 18 °C (64 °F) to 34 °C (93 °F) and a wet season marked by overcast skies and a dry season marked by humid skies, the climate is hot and oppressive.

Economy

Dekina Local Government Area is home to a variety of crops, including cocoyam, cassava, and yam. Numerous mineral mines and trade, with multiple markets in the area where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold, are two other significant economic activity in the area.

References

  1. ↑ HASC, population, area and Headquarters Statoids
  2. ↑ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Retrieved 20 October 2009.[permanent dead link]
  3. ↑ "Dekina Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
  4. ↑ "Dekina, Kogi, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data". tcktcktck.org. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
  5. ↑ "Dekina Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 26 October 2023.

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