Edati
LGA in Niger State, Nigeria
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Edati is a Local Government Area in Niger State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Enagi in the west of the area on the A124 highway at 9°08′00″N 5°33′00″E. The LGA consists of two areas, separated by the Kaduna River. It has an area of 1,752 km2 and a population of 160,321 at the 2006 census.
Edati | |
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 Interactive map of Edati | |
  Edati Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 9°03′N 5°39′E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Niger State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council | col.Usman Adamu Ndana Rtd. |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,752 km2 (676 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 160,321 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 912 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.NI.ED |
The postal code of the area is 913.[1]
Climate condition
Edati has a tropical savanna climate with a clear wet season from about May to September and a long dry season dominated by Harmattan winds. Temperatures remain warm to hot throughout the year, generally ranging from the mid-20s to low-30s °C during the day, with cooler nights in the dry months. Rainfall is concentrated in the monsoon period, shaping the savanna vegetation and seasonal river patterns across the area.[2]
