Kunchi, Nigeria
LGA in Kano State, Nigeria
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Ghariⓘ is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarter is in the town of Kunchi.
Ghari | |
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 Interactive map of Ghari | |
  Ghari Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12.5014°N 8.2717°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kano State |
| Area | |
• Total | 671 km2 (259 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 111,018 |
| • Religions | Christianity and Islam |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 703 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KN.KN |
It has an area of 671 km2 and a population of 111,018 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 703.[1]
Religion
There are two main religions practice in Ghari which are Islam and Christianity.
Geography
Ghari Local Government Area has an average temperature of 33 degrees Celsius or 91 degrees Fahrenheit with a total area of 671 square kilometres (259 square miles). According to estimates, the area has an average humidity of 24% and receives 1,200 mm (47 in) of precipitation annually in the Local Government Area.[2]
Economy
The trading industry in Ghari Local Government Area is thriving, and the region is home to several marketplaces where a range of commodities are bought and sold, including the Mpape market. The region has a long history of agriculture as well; the Local Government Area is well-known for growing a variety of crops, including rice, millet, tomatoes, sorghum, and beans. Cattle ranching, ceramics, and leather production are some of the other significant economic activities in Ghari Local Government Area.[2]
