Makarfi

LGA and town in Kaduna State, Nigeria
11°17′52″N 7°58′09″E / 11.2979°N 7.9691°E / 11.2979; 7.9691Country NigeriaStateKaduna StateGovernment
 • Executive ChairmanKabir MayareTime zoneUTC+1 (WAT)Map

Makarfi is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria.Its headquarters are in the town of Makarfi. The Local Government Council is chaired by Kabir Mayare.[1]

It has an area of 541 km2 and a population of 146,259 at the 2006 census.

The major economic activity of the Local Government is agriculture.

The postal code of the area is 812.[2]

Climate

The climate is oppressive, with a year-round temperature range of 53°F to 97°F, infrequently exceeding 102°F, and being primarily cloudy.[3]

With the mean annual temperature trending positively towards warmer conditions, Makarfi is experiencing a significant transition due to climate change.[4]

Administrative Subdivisions

  1. Makarfi Ward.
  2. Tudun Wada Ward.
  3. Gazara Ward.
  4. Danguziri Ward.
  5. Gimi Ward.
  6. Nasarawan Doya Ward.
  7. Mayere Ward.
  8. Gubuchi Ward.
  9. Gwanki Ward.
  10. Dandamisa ward.

References

  1. ^ "Kaduna LG Polls: APC humbles PDP, wins 15 chairmanship seats". 2021-09-07. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  2. ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  3. ^ "Makarfi Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  4. ^ "Climate Change Makarfi". meteoblue. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
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