Fune

Fune
Fune
LGA
	A Fulani Woman buying a Calabash in the Kolere market, Fune, Yobe State
	Motto: Fune tafi Jam'iyya
	Interactive map of Fune
	Fune Location in Nigeria
	Coordinates: 11°53′N 11°54′E / 11.883°N 11.900°E
Country	Nigeria
State	Yobe State
Government
• Local Government Chairman	Baba Goni Bade (APC)
Area
• Total	4,948 km2 (1,910 sq mi)
Population (2006 census)
• Total	300,760
• Density	60.78/km2 (157.4/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix	622
ISO 3166 code	NG.YO.FU

Fune is a Local Government Area (LGA) in Yobe State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Damagum in the southwest of the area on the A3 highway at 11°40′39″N 11°20′04″E / 11.67750°N 11.33444°E / 11.67750; 11.33444. It has an area of 4,948 km² and a population of 300,760 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 622.^[1]

Geography/climate

The northeasterly line of equal latitude and longitude passes through the area, including 11°30′00″N 11°30′00″E / 11.50000°N 11.50000°E / 11.50000; 11.50000. Fune LGA occupies a total land area of 4,948 square kilometres or 1,910 square miles. It experiences two distinct seasons: the dry season and the rainy season. During the dry season, the region is characterized by intense sunshine and elevated temperatures. Flowing through Fune LGA is the Komadugu Gana River. The average temperature in this area is approximately 34°C/93°F.^[2]

Economic

The primary economic activity in Fune LGA revolves around agriculture, encompassing the cultivation of various crops. Additionally, residents engage in the rearing of livestock such as cattle, goats, and donkeys. Trade plays a pivotal role in the local economy, with Fune LGA hosting several markets, including the renowned Ngelzarma cattle market. Furthermore, the people of Fune LGA are involved in diverse economic pursuits, including hunting, pottery, and matmaking.^[2]

People

The main settlement tribe of Fune local governments are Karai-karai, Kanuri, Bura-Pabir, Ngizim, and Fulani. The current emir of Fune is Alhaji (Dr.) Saleh Idriss Ibn Uthman with his palace situated at Damagum, the head quarterof Fune local government.

Historical monuments

In 1987, the 8,000-year-old Dufuna canoe was discovered in Fune, near the village of Dufuna and the Komadugu Gana River.^[3]

References

↑ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
1 2 "Fune Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
↑ (16 September 2002). Dufuna Canoe: A Bridge Across 8,000 Years, Daily Trust (All Africa Global Media via COMTEX)

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[1] "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.

[:0-2] 1 2 "Fune Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-09-29.

[canoe2-3] (16 September 2002). Dufuna Canoe: A Bridge Across 8,000 Years, Daily Trust (All Africa Global Media via COMTEX)

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v t e Yobe State
State capital: Damaturu
Local government areas	Bade Bursari Damaturu Fika Fune Geidam Gujba Gulani Jakusko Karasuwa Machina Nangere Nguru Potiskum Tarmuwa Yunusari Yusufari

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