Tarauni is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its Secretariat is in the locality of Unguwa Uku within the city of Kano.
Tarauni local government
Ƙaramar hukumar Tarauni | |
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  Tarauni local government Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 11°58′00″N 8°34′00″E / 11.9667°N 8.5667°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kano State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council | Hon. Abubakar zakari (habu P .A) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28 km2 (11 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 221,367 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 700 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KN.TR |
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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.[1]
The Local Government has ten (10) Wards as follows,
- Tarauni Ward
- Gyadi-Gyadi Arewa Ward
- Gyadi-Gyadi Kudu Ward
- Darmanawa Ward
- Daurawa Ward
- Babban Giji Ward
- Hotoro Ward
- Unguwa Uku Cikin Gari Ward,
- Unguwa Uku Kauyen Alu Ward
- Unguwar Gano Ward
Each ward has its own representative as councilor.
Geography
editTarauni Local Government Area has an average temperature of 32 degrees Celsius and a total area of 28 square kilometers. 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%.[2]
Economy
editThe 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.[2]
Climate
editIn Tarauni Local Government Area, the dry season is partly cloudy, the wet season is oppressive and mostly cloudy, and the weather is hot all year round. The average annual temperature fluctuates between 24°F and 27°F, seldom falling below 48°F or rising above 103°F.[3]
Religion
editThere are two main religions practice in Tarauni which are Islam and Christianity but the majority of the people are Muslims.
Notable Clans
editNotable Dynasties
editNotable Personalities
edit- Dalhatu Bayero
- Musa Gwadabe
- Mustapha Dangi
- Abdullahi Aliyu Sumaila
- Alhaji Jibir Wudil
- Bello Maitama Yusuf
- Justice Sanusi Ado Ma'aji
- Sa'ad Asad Mohammed
- Senator Isa Kachako
- Lawan Musa Abdullahi
- Aliyu Abdullahi Sumaila
- Garba Imam
- Musa Magami
- Isa Gambo Dutse
- Senator Ahmed Zakari
- Ado Gwaram
- Arch Ibrahim Haruna
- Engr Mamman Abdullahi Umar
- Barrister Ahmed Abdullahi Sumaila, Danisan Wudil
- Barrister Aliyu Umar
- Alhaji Bagudu Birnin Kebbi
- Alh Nura Alkassim Gulu
References
edit- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ a b "Tarauni Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Weather Forecast Tarauni - Nigeria (Kano) : free 15 day weather forecasts". Weather Crave. 2024-08-16. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
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