Donga, Nigeria
LGA in Taraba State, Nigeria
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Dongaⓘ is a Local Government Area in Taraba State, Nigeria. It has its headquarters in the town of Donga on the Donga River at7°43′00″N 10°03′00″E.
Donga, Nigeria | |
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LGA | |
 Interactive map of Donga, Nigeria | |
  Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 7°33′N 10°17′E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Taraba State |
| Local Government Headquarters | Donga |
| Government | |
| • Traditional leader | His Royal Highness Amb. Sanvala Varzoa Shimbura Gargbanyi II Gara Donga |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,121 km2 (1,205 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 134,111 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 671 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.TA.DO |
Geography
Donga has an area of 3,121 km2 and also serves as the home of the Donga river which flows through the LGA. The average temperature of Donga is around 32°C (89°F) while the humidity level of the LGA is an average of 17 percent.[1]
Climate
The hottest and coldest months of Donga are March and December, respectively, with average high temperatures of under 29.4°C/85°F and low temperatures of under 18.3°C/65°F.[2][3] The hot season, which runs from February 5 to April 14, lasts for 2.3 months and with daily highs that average more than 32.7°C/91°F. March is the hottest month in Donga with an average high temperature of 33.8°C/93°F and low temperature of 23.3°C/74°F. The average daily maximum temperature during the 3.5-month cool season, which runs from June 24 to October 9, is below 29 4°C/85°F. December is the coldest month of the year in Donga, with an average high temperature of 30°C/86°F and low of 18.3°C/65°F.[2]
Population
Religion
The most widely practiced religions in Donga are Christianity and Islam.[6]
Occupation
Postal Code
The postal code of the area is 671.[7]
