Maikunkele
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Maikunkele | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Maikunkele Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 9°37′30″N 6°24′55″E / 9.62500°N 6.41528°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Niger State |
| Local Government Area | Bosso |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 920102 |
Maikunkele is a town in Niger State, central Nigeria.[1] It is located within the Bosso Local Government Area[2] and is known for its agricultural economy,[3] and proximity to the Minna Airport (Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport).[4]
Bosso Local Government Area, where Maikunkele is a prominent town, was established in 1991 by former Nigerian President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida. It was carved out of the former Chanchaga Local Government.[5] The Minna Airport, located in Maikunkele, was commissioned in 1990.[6] Maikunkele retains a traditional leadership structure, with its District and Village Heads recognizing the authority of the Emir of Minna.[7]
Geography and climate
Maikunkele is located within Bosso Local Government Area, whose administrative headquarters are in the town itself.[8] The LGA spans an area of approximately 1,592 square kilometers.[9]
The town experiences a tropical savanna climate (Köppen: Aw), characterized by distinct wet and dry seasons.[10][11] The area receives about 1,400 mm of rainfall annually, with the rainy season lasting roughly 180 days. Average temperatures hover around 32 °C, with the coolest months being December and January. The region’s dominant soil type is ferruginous tropical soil, derived from acidic igneous and metamorphic rocks.[12]