Rimin Gado (or Rafin Gado) is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Rimin Gado about 20 km west of the state capital Kano.
Rimin Gado | |
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LGA and town | |
  Rimin Gado Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 11°57′54″N 8°15′00″E / 11.965°N 8.25°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kano State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 225 km2 (87 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 104,790 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 701 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KN.RG |
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It has an area of 225 km2 and a population of 104,790 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 701.[1]
Climate
editRano Local Government Area boasts a thriving trading industry, with multiple marketplaces in the area where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold. The Local Government Area boasts a thriving agricultural sector, with the region well-known for cultivating a wide range of crops and raising a number of domestic animals. There are several banks, leisure areas, businesses, and government-owned buildings in Rano Local Government Area. The hot season, which runs from March 15 to May 20, lasts for 2.1 months and with daily highs that average more than 98°F. In Rimin Gado, May is the hottest month of the year with an average high temperature of 98°F and low temperature of 75°F.[2] The average daily high temperature during the 1.8-month mild season, which runs from December 2 to January 28, is below 88°F. With an average low temperature of 55°F and high temperature of 87°F, January is the coldest month of the year in Rimin Gado.[2][3]
Religion
editThe two main religions practice in Rimin Gado are Islam and Christianity.
Geography
editRimin Gado Local Government Area has an average temperature of 33 degrees Celsius and covers an area of 225 square kilometers. The Local Government Area has two distinct seasons: the dry season and the rainy season. The average humidity in the Local Government Area is reported to be 29%.[4]
Economy
editThe trade industry in Rimin Gado Local Government Area is thriving, and the region is home to multiple marketplaces where a range of commodities are bought and sold. The Local Government Area is a center for agricultural activities as well, with a range of crops, including millet, sorghum, guineacorn, and soybeans, being grown there.In Rimin Gado Local Government Area, a variety of animals are also raised and marketed, including rams, goats, horses, camels, and cows.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ a b "Rimin Gado Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Simulated historical climate & weather data for Rimin Gado". meteoblue. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ a b "Rimin Gado Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
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