Gbako
LGA in Niger State, Nigeria
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Gbako is a Local Government Area in Niger State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Lemu in the north of the area at9°24′00″N 6°02′00″E. The Kaduna River forms its western boundary.
Gbako | |
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 Interactive map of Gbako | |
  Gbako Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 9°16′N 5°59′E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Niger State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council | Hussaini Lemu |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,753 km2 (677 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 127,466 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 912 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.NI.GB |
It has an area of 1,753 km2 and a population of 127,466 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 912.[1]
Climate/Geographic
Gbako LGA is located off the Kaduna River and covers a total area of 1,735 square kilometers. Gbako Local Governments Area's average temperature is 32 degrees Celsius, while the average relative humidity for the area is 32%.[2][3][4]
