Gummi, Nigeria
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Gummi | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
 Interactive map of Gummi | |
  Gummi Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°03′N 5°10′E / 12.050°N 5.167°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Zamfara State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Aminu Nuhu |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,610 km2 (1,010 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 204,539 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 891 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.ZA.GM |
Gummi is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Gummi at12°08′30″N 5°07′30″E / 12.14167°N 5.12500°E .
It has an area of 2,610 km2 and a population of 204,539 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 891.[1]
Gummi was carved out of the former larger Sokoto state, which included the present Zamfara and Kebbi states. Gummi has a long history of relative peace and security.
The great majority of the people of the area are Hausa, Fulani and Muslims and they are predominantly farmers; the principal crop is calabash.
Temperature
The weather changes throughout the year, with a wet season that is hot and oppressive and a dry season that is hot and partly cloudy.[2]
Gummi is experiencing a warmer climate as a result of climate change, with a positive trend of increasing temperatures indicating a shift toward a more sustainable and resilient climate.[3]
Gummi experiences notable seasonal fluctuations in the average cloud coverage percentage throughout the year.[2]
The period of clearer skies in Gummi typically commences on November 9, lasting for approximately 3.9 months until around March 6.[4]
January stands out as the clearest month in Gummi, where the sky is predominantly clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy, accounting for an average of 65% of the time.[5]
Conversely, the cloudier phase starts around March 6, spanning approximately 8.1 months until November 9.[6]
May emerges as the cloudiest month in Gummi, characterized by overcast or mostly cloudy skies, constituting an average of 71% of the time.[7]
Locality
Towns and Villages under Gummi Local Government Area:[8]
Bardoki
Birnin-Magaji
Birnin-Tudu
Falole
Ubandawaki
Shiyar-Rafi
Gayari
Gyalange
Famo
Felfeldu
Illelar-Awal
