Dutsi, Nigeria
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Dutsi | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
 Interactive map of Dutsi | |
  Dutsi | |
| Coordinates: 12°49′31″N 8°08′34″E / 12.82528°N 8.14278°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Katsina State |
| Established | 1996 |
| Government | |
| • Chairman | Tasiu Suleman |
| Area | |
• Total | 283 km2 (109 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 Census) | |
• Total | 120,023 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 823 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KT.DU |
Dutsi is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Dutsi in north Nigeria.
It has an area of 283 km2 and a population of 120,023 at the 2006 census. Hausa and Fulani ethnic groups making up the great bulk of the local population. The predominant religion in Dutsi LGA is Ilam, and the languages spoken there are Hausa and Fufulde. The Women Center Hall is one of Dutsi LGA's well-known landmarks.
The postal code of the area is 823.[1]
In 1996, the Dutsi local government area was established.[2]
Economy
In Dutsi LGA, farming is a major economic activity. A variety of crops are farmed there. Additionally, among the Fulani people that live in the area, raising livestock is quite popular. The Dutsi Main Market, which draws thousands of customers and sellers from within and around the LGA, is one of the marketplaces located in the Dutsi LGA.[2]
Geography
The rainy and dry seasons are the two main seasons experienced by the 283 square kilometer Dutsi Local Government Area. The average temperature in Dutsi LGA is expected to be 34 degrees Celsius, and the average wind speed in the region is 9 km/h.[2]
