Maigatari

Maigatari
LGA and town
Nickname: 
MGR
Interactive map of Maigatari
Country Nigeria
StateJigawa State
Government
 • Local Government ChairmanUsman Muhammad Na Allah(APC)
Area
 • Total
870 km2 (340 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total
179,715
 • Density210/km2 (540/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
Postal code
732

Maigatari (Pronunciationⓘ) is a border town located in the Sahel along the Niger-Nigeria border. The town is known for its large market founded in 1870 and trading in horses, camels, cattle and other livestock between Niger, Mali, Chad and Cameroon.

The principal inhabitants of the town include Hausa, Fulani and Kanuri. The town has an area of 870 km2 and a population of 179,715 at the 2006 census. It is located 144.6 km (89.9 mi) north of Kano, and was previously part of Kano State until 1991 when Jigawa State gained statehood.

Administration

Maigatari is also a Local Government Area in the north of Jigawa State, Nigeria, bordering on the Republic of Niger. Its headquarters are in the town of Maigatari. The postal code of the area is 732.

Climate

In Maigatari, the dry season is stifling and partially cloudy whereas the wet season is oppressively hot and cloudy. The average annual temperature ranges from 15.5 to 40 degrees Celsius or 60 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit, rarely falling below 13 °C (55 °F) or rising over 42 °C (108 °F).

Air Pollution

Particulate matter, a dangerous air contaminant, is causing visible dust in Maigatari. This dust offers a serious health concern since it is created when the gases from industries and cars react.

References

  1. ↑ "Maigatari: Inside Africa's 'mother of livestock markets'". Daily Trust. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  2. ↑ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 26 November 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
  3. ↑ "Maigatari Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  4. ↑ "Air Quality & Pollen Forecast for Maigatari". meteoblue. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  5. ↑ "Maigatari Air Quality Index (AQI) and Nigeria Air Pollution | IQAir". www.iqair.com. 24 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  6. ↑ "Air Quality Forecast for Maigatari, JI - The Weather Channel | weather.com". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 24 September 2023.