Shiroro | |
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![]() Interactive map of Shiroro | |
| Coordinates: 9°57′25″N 6°49′55″E / 9.95694°N 6.83194°E | |
| Country | |
| State | Niger State |
| Headquarter | Kuta |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council | Akilu Musa |
| Area | |
• Total | 5,015 km2 (1,936 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 235,404 |
| • Density | 46.94/km2 (121.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 921 |
Shiroro is a Local Government Area in Niger State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Kuta. It has an area of 5,015 square kilometres (1,936 sq mi) and a population of 235,404 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 921.
Shiroro, Nigeria, experiences scorching temperatures throughout the year. In January, the average high is 37.8 °C (100.0 °F), remaining consistent with December. February brings similar heat, with an average high of 39.8 °C (103.6 °F). March is the hottest of all, with temperatures ranging from 24.7 to 40.8 °C (76.5 to 105.4 °F). April remains sweltering, with an average high of 39.3 °C (102.7 °F). May sees a slight drop to 36.3 °C (97.3 °F). June maintains the heat, averaging 33.4 °C (92.1 °F). July remains hot, starting at 30.5 °C (86.9 °F). August reaches the annual high at 29 °C (84 °F). September maintains the tropical heat at 30.6 °C (87.1 °F). October stays warm, starting at 33.5 °C (92.3 °F). November is very hot, with an average high of 36.4 °C (97.5 °F).
Shiroro has fifteen [15] wards as follows:
The major language here is Gbagyi.