Fakai
Fakai | |
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 Interactive map of Fakai | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kebbi State |
| Headquarter | Mahuta |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Muhammad Sarkin Fawa |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,247 km2 (868 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 121,212 |
| • Density | 53.94/km2 (139.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 872 |
Fakai is a Local Government Area in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Mahuta.
It has an area of 2,247 km2 and a population of 121,212 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 872.[1]
Geography
[edit]Fakai local government area spans across a total area of 2,247 square kilometres or 868 square miles, characterized by two distinct seasons: a lengthy dry season and a brief rainy season. The average temperature in Fakai LGA is approximately 35 degrees Celsius or 95 degrees Fahrenheit, with humidity levels averaging around 22 percent.[2]
Climate
[edit]Fakai lies within the tropical savanna belt and experiences a rainy season from June to September. The dry season is long and hot, with significant temperature variations and low humidity during Harmattan.[3]
Economy
[edit]Agriculture serves as the primary occupation for the residents of Fakai LGA, with the cultivation of various crops like onions, rice, millet, and sorghum being a prevalent practice. Furthermore, the rearing of livestock such as cows, goats, and donkeys is also common in this area.[4]
Fakai Local Government Area thrives in trade, boasting several markets where a wide range of commodities are exchanged. The notable Fakai central market is among these bustling trading hubs.
Additionally, Fakai LGA is endowed with mineral resources, including gold, which has attracted several mining companies to the region, further contributing to its economic landscape.[5]
Localities
[edit]Towns, Areas, Villages under Fakai Local Government Area.[6][7][8] Amiru Bajida Bakara Bangu Buk Ba'uye Bullu
Birnin Tudu
D/Manddanau
Darmi Fakai
Garin Awwal
Garinisa
Gelle
Gulbin Kuka Gullusungu Inga
Kamtu Kwar Magaji Fakai
Mahuta Maikende Makera
Marafa
Matseri
Maijarhula
Penin-Amana
Penin Gaba
Uciri Urgun Yawo
Zussun
References
[edit]- ↑ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
- ↑ Vizzuality. "Fakai, Kebbi, Nigeria Deforestation Rates & Statistics | GFW". www.globalforestwatch.org. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ↑ "Climate data for cities worldwide - Climate-Data.org". climate-data.org. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
- ↑ Baba, Musa D. "Profitability of Ram (Yan'kasa) Fattening in Fakai Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Nigeria".
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ↑ "Fakai Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ↑ "Fakai Local Government Area". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ↑ "Fakai L.G.A List of towns and villages | Nigeria Zip Codes". geo.mycyber.org. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ↑ Admin (15 August 2018). "Fakai Postal or Zip codes (Kebbi State)". Nigeria Postcode. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
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