Kaugama is a Local Government Area in the north of Jigawa State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kaugama.

Kaugama
LGA and town
Kaugama is located in Nigeria
Kaugama
Kaugama
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 12°29′0″N 9°44′0″E / 12.48333°N 9.73333°E / 12.48333; 9.73333
Country Nigeria
StateJigawa State
Government
 • Local Government ChairmanIdris Matti(APC)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
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It has an area of 883 km2 and a population of 127,956 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 730.[1]

Climate

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A scorching, mostly cloudy dry season with temperatures between 59°F and 104°F alternates with a humid, oppressive wet season that is hot and humid.[2]

Air Pollution

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Kaugama faces air pollution from vehicles and dust, which pose significant health risks due to their small size and potential inhalation into the deepest parts of the lung.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  2. ^ "Kaugama Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  3. ^ "Air Quality & Pollen Forecast for Kaugama". meteoblue. Retrieved 2023-09-24.

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