Dange-Shuni
LGA in Sokoto State, Nigeria
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Dange-Shuni is a Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Dange.
Dange-Shuni | |
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 Interactive map of Dange-Shuni | |
  Dange-Shuni Location within Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°51′N 5°21′E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Sokoto State |
| Headquarter | Dange |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Hon. Aminu Magaji Bodai [1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,210 km2 (470 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 194,546 |
| • Density | 161/km2 (416/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 852 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.SO.DS |
It has an area of 1,210 km2 and a population of 194,546 at the 2006 census.[2]
The postal code of the area is 852.[3]
Climate
The climate varies throughout the year between a wet season that is primarily cloudy and a dry season that is mostly hot and partly cloudy.[4]
Temperature
In Dange, the months with the highest average daily highs exceeding 38 °C (100 °F) are April and January, respectively. April is the hottest month.[4]
