Gabasawa
Gabasawa | |
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 Interactive map of Gabasawa | |
Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°06′N 8°54′E / 12.1°N 8.9°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kano State |
| Headquarter | Zakirai |
| Area | |
• Total | 605 km2 (234 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 211,055 |
| • Density | 349/km2 (904/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 702 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KN.GB |
Gabasawaⓘ is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Zakirai.
It has an area of 605 km2 and a population of 211,055 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 702.
Economy
In Gabasawa Local Government Area, a variety of crops are grown, including soy beans, millet, sorghum, and groundnuts. The region is home to multiple markets where a wide variety of commodities are purchased and sold, as well as a thriving trading industry. The residents of Gabasawa Local Government Area also work in metalworking, textile weaving and dyeing, and cattle ranching, which are all significant economic endeavors.
Geography
Gabasawa local government region spans 605 square kilometres / 234 square miles and has two different seasons: the dry season and the rainy season. Gabasawa LGA's average wind speed is 10 km/h (6.2 mph), while the area's average temperature is 33 degrees Celsius or 91 degrees Fahrenheit.
Climate
Gabasawa Local Government Area experiences a climate classified as subtropical steppe (BSh). The district experiences 31.0 °C (87.8 °F) annually, which is 1.54% warmer than the average for Nigeria. Gabasawa experiences 63.49 wet days (17.39% of the total number of days) and 50.2 millimetres (1.98 inches) of precipitation on average each year.
State capital: Kano | ||
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