Kunchi, Nigeria
Kunchi, Nigeria | |
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LGA and town | |
  Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°30′05″N 8°16′18″E / 12.5014°N 8.2717°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kano State |
| Area | |
• Total | 671 km2 (259 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 111,018 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 703 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KN.KN |
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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]- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ a b "Kunchi Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ "Weather Forecast Kunchi - Nigeria (Kano) : free 15 day weather forecasts". Weather Crave. 2024-08-17. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
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