Jump to content

Kunchi, Nigeria: Difference between revisions

Coordinates: 12°30′05″N 8°16′18″E / 12.5014°N 8.2717°E / 12.5014; 8.2717
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Content deleted Content added
Added new section
Tags: Mobile edit Mobile web edit
 
Line 78: Line 78:


The [[postal code]] of the area is 703.<ref>{{cite web|title=Post Offices- with map of LGA |publisher=NIPOST |url=http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx |accessdate=2009-10-20 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121126042849/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/postcode.aspx |archivedate=2012-11-26 }}</ref>
The [[postal code]] of the area is 703.<ref>{{cite web|title=Post Offices- with map of LGA |publisher=NIPOST |url=http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx |accessdate=2009-10-20 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121126042849/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/postcode.aspx |archivedate=2012-11-26 }}</ref>

==Religion==
There are two main religions practice in Kunchi which are Islam and Christianity.


== Geography ==
== Geography ==

Latest revision as of 10:30, 28 August 2024

Kunchi, Nigeria
LGA and town
Kunchi, Nigeria is located in Nigeria
Kunchi, Nigeria
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 12°30′05″N 8°16′18″E / 12.5014°N 8.2717°E / 12.5014; 8.2717
Country Nigeria
StateKano State
Area
 • Total
671 km2 (259 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total
111,018
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
703
ISO 3166 codeNG.KN.KN
Map

Kunchi is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kunchi. Now officially known as Ghari local government.

It has an area of 671 km2 and a population of 111,018 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 703.[1]

Religion

[edit]

There are two main religions practice in Kunchi which are Islam and Christianity.

Geography

[edit]

Kunchi Local Government Area has an average temperature of 33 degrees Celsius with a total area of 671 square kilometers. According to estimates, the area has an average humidity of 24% and receives 1200 mm of precipitation annually in the Local Government Area.[2]

Climate

[edit]

In Kunchi, the year-round temperature is high and fluctuates between 23°F and 29°F, with rare exceptions when the temperature falls below 48°F or rises above 104°F. [3]

Economy

[edit]

The trading industry in Kunchi Local Government Area is thriving, and the region is home to several marketplaces where a range of commodities are bought and sold, including the Mpape market. The region has a long history of agriculture as well; the Local Government Area is well-known for growing a variety of crops, including rice, millet, tomatoes, sorghum, and beans. Cattle ranching, ceramics, and leather production are some of the other significant economic activities in Kunchi Local Government Area.[2]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  2. ^ a b "Kunchi Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
  3. ^ "Weather Forecast Kunchi - Nigeria (Kano) : free 15 day weather forecasts". Weather Crave. 2024-08-17. Retrieved 2024-08-17.