Makoda
LGA and town in Kano State, Nigeria
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Makodaⓘ is a local government area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Koguna. It was carved out of Danbatta local government area.
Makoda | |
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LGA and town | |
 Interactive map of Makoda | |
  Makoda Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12.4186°N 8.4325°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kano State |
| Area | |
• Total | 441 km2 (170 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 222,399 |
| • Density | 504.3/km2 (1,306/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 702 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KN.MK |
It has an area of 441 km2 and had a population of 222,399 in the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 702.[1]
Climate
In Makoda Local Government Area, the dry season is partly cloudy, the wet season is oppressive and mostly cloudy, and the weather is hot all year round. The average annual temperature fluctuates between 23°F and 24°F, rarely falling below 48°F or rising above 103°F.[2]
Geography
Makoda Local Government Area has an average temperature of 33 degrees Celsius and a total area of 441 square kilometers. The average annual rainfall and average wind speed in Makoda Local Government Area are estimated to be 1100 mm and 11 km/h, respectively.[3]
Religion
The two main religions that are practiced in Makoda are Islam and Christianity.
Economy
The primary source of income for the residents of Makoda Local Government Area is farming, with a variety of commodities grown in considerable amounts there, including rice and tomatoes and cassava farming. Makoda Local Government Area has a thriving trade sector as well, with multiple marketplaces, including the Sabon Ruwa Central market, located there. The raising of livestock, hunting, and craft-making are among the other significant jobs held by residents of Makoda Local Government Area.[3]
