Tarauni

Tarauni local government
Ƙaramar hukumar Tarauni
LGA
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Tarauni local government is located in Nigeria
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Tarauni local government
Tarauni local government
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 11°58′00″N 8°34′00″E / 11.9667°N 8.5667°E / 11.9667; 8.5667
Country Nigeria
StateKano State
HeadquarterUnguwa Uku
Government
 • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government CouncilHon. Ahmad Muhammad Sai kure
Area
 • Total
28 km2 (11 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total
221,367
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
700
ISO 3166 codeNG.KN.TR

TarauniListenⓘ is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its Secretariat is in the locality of Unguwa Uku within the city of Kano.

It has an area of 28 km2 and a population of 221,367 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 700.

Wards

The Local Government has ten (10) wards as follows,

Each ward has its own representative as councilor.

Geography

Tarauni Local Government Area has an average temperature of 32 degrees Celsius or 89.6 degrees Fahrenheit and a total area of 28 square kilometres or 11 square miles. The rainy and dry seasons are the two different seasons experienced by the Local Government Area, which has a typical tropical climate. Tarauni Local Government Area has an average relative humidity of 29%.

Economy

The Tarauni Local Government Area's economy heavily relies on trade, as evidenced by the several markets there, including the popular Naibawa Cattle market that draws a large number of buyers and sellers. Another important economic activity in Tarauni Local Government Area is the rearing of animals. Goats, rams, horses, and cows are among the creatures raised there. Farming, hunting, and leather work are some of the other significant economic activities in Tarauni Local Government Area.

Religion

The people of Tarauni local government are predominantly Muslims.

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