Madobi
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Madobi | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
 Interactive map of Madobi | |
  Madobi Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 11°46′38″N 8°17′18″E / 11.77722°N 8.28833°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kano State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Alhaji Suleiman Dan Azumi [1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 273 km2 (105 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 136,623 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 711 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KN.MD |
Madobiⓘ is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Madobi.
It has an area of 273 km2 and a population of 136,623 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 711.[2]
In Madobi, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual temperature fluctuates between 54°F and 100°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.[3] With an average daily high temperature of 97°F, the hot season spans 2.1 months, from March 14 to May 17.[4] April is the hottest month of the year in Madobi, with typical high temperatures of 100°F and low temperatures of 72°F. With an average daily maximum temperature below 88°F, the chilly season spans 1.8 months, from December 1 to January 27. January is the coldest month of the year in Madobi, with an average high temperature of 87°F and low temperature of 55°F.[3]
Economy
In Madobi Local Government Area, farming is a major economic activity. The region produces commodities like sorghum, rice, and tomatoes. In Madobi Local Government Area, a variety of domestic animals are also raised and marketed, including rams, horses, and cows. The residents of Madobi Local Government Area also engage in trade, ceramics, and hunting as significant economic pursuits.[5]
