Silame

Silame
LGA and town
Interactive map of Silame
Silame is located in Nigeria
Silame
Silame
Location within Nigeria
Coordinates: 13°2′N 4°51′E / 13.033°N 4.850°E / 13.033; 4.850
Country Nigeria
StateSokoto State
Government
 • Local Government ChairmanAbubakar Mohammed Daftarana
Area
 • Total
790 km2 (310 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total
104,378
 • Density130/km2 (340/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
853
ISO 3166 codeNG.SO.SI

Silame is a town and Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria on the Sokoto River.

It has an area of 790 km2 and a population of 104,378 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 853.

Climate

There is a wet season that is hot and oppressive and a dry season that is hot and partly cloudy throughout the year.

Silame's climate is changing dramatically as a result of climate change, with the region experiencing a shift toward warmer, more consistent temperatures.

References

  1. ↑ "Complete List Of LGAs In Sokoto State And Chairmen". Retrieved 29 January 2025.
  2. ↑ HASC, population, area and Headquarters Statoids
  3. ↑ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
  4. ↑ "Silame Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  5. ↑ "Climate Change Silame". meteoblue. Retrieved 22 October 2023.