Chanchaga
LGA in Niger State, Nigeria
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Chanchaga is a Local Government Area in Niger State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the state capital of Minna which occupies much of the Local Government Area.
Chanchaga | |
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 Interactive map of Chanchaga | |
  Chanchaga Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 9°36′50″N 6°33′25″E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Niger State |
| Area | |
• Total | 72 km2 (28 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 201,429 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 920 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.NI.CH |
It has an area of 72 km2 and a population of 201,429 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 920.[1]
History
Climate
The area experiences seasonal temperature variations from 60°F to 94°F, with sporadic excursions below 54°F or above 101°F.[2]
From February 2 to April 17, the hot season, with an average daily high temperature above 92°F, lasts for 2.5 months. In Minna, April is the hottest month of the year, with an average high of 92°F and low of 74°F.
From June 24 to September 30, the cool season, with an average daily high temperature below 85°F, lasts for 3.2 months. With an average low of 61°F and high of 89°F, December is the coldest month of the year in Minna.[3]
