Augie, Nigeria
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Augie | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
 Interactive map of Augie | |
  Augie Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°53′0″N 4°36′0″E / 12.88333°N 4.60000°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kebbi State |
| Named after | Short form nickname for August or Augustine |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Alhaji Yahaya Mohammed Augie |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Augie is a Local Government Area in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Augie.[1]
The major language groups are Hausa, Fulani and Zabarma, and the population is predominantly Muslim.
It has an area of 1,185 km2 and a population of 117,287 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 861.[2]
Augie Local Government Area encompasses a total expanse of 1,185 square kilometers and experiences two well-defined seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. The average temperature in the area hovers around 32 degrees Celsius, while the humidity level is estimated at 30 percent. Wind speed within Augie LGA typically averages around 7 kilometers per hour.[3]
Economy
Agriculture stands as a vital economic pillar of Augie LGA, with substantial cultivation of crops like bananas, mangoes, groundnuts, millet, and sugarcane. Additionally, hunting and cattle rearing play significant roles in the local economy, contributing to its overall economic vitality.[3]
