Maradun
LGA and town in Zamfara State, Nigeria
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Maradun is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Maradun12°34′00″N 6°14′40″E towards the south of the Area.
Maradun | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
 Interactive map of Maradun | |
  Maradun Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°45′N 6°17′E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Zamfara State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Yahaya Giwa Maradun |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,728 km2 (1,053 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 210,852 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 892 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.ZA.MD |
It had an area of 2,728 km2 and a population of 210,852 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 881.[1]
Climate
The yearly average high temperature in Maradun is 31,88 °C, with 86,4 rainy days (23,67% of the year) due to the high precipitation levels.[2][3]
Climate change is causing a warmer climate in Maradun, as evidenced by the positive trend of temperature increase.
Average temperatures
There is an average daily high temperature of over 37,2 °C during the 1.9-month long hot season, which runs from March 13 to May 10. At 38,8 °C on average for highs and 25,5 °C for lows, April is the hottest month of the year in Maradun. Summer temperatures typically reach highs of 32,2 °C or lower during the 2.4-month cool season, which runs from July 2 to September 15. At an average low of 16,6 °C and high of 31,1 °C, January is the coldest month of the year in Maradun.[3][4]
