Kaugama
Kaugama | |
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LGA and town | |
 Interactive map of Kaugama | |
  Kaugama Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°29′0″N 9°44′0″E / 12.48333°N 9.73333°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Jigawa State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Idris Matti(APC) |
| Area | |
• Total | 883 km2 (341 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 127,956 |
| • Density | 145/km2 (375/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 730 |
Kaugama (ⓘ) is a town and Local Government Area in the north of Jigawa State, Nigeria.
It has an area of 883 km2 and a population of 127,956 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 730.
Climate
A scorching, mostly cloudy dry season with temperatures between 15 °C (59 °F) and 40 °C (104 °F) alternates with a humid, oppressive wet season that is hot and humid.
Air Pollution
Kaugama faces air pollution from vehicles and dust, which pose significant health risks due to their small size and potential inhalation into the deepest parts of the lung.
References
- ↑ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
- ↑ "Kaugama Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ↑ "Air Quality & Pollen Forecast for Kaugama". meteoblue. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
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