Tambuwal
LGA and town in Sokoto State, Nigeria
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Tambuwal is a Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Tambuwal (Tambawal or Tambawel) on the A1 highway at 12°24′00″N 4°40′00″E.
Tambuwal | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
| Motto: Home of Buhari bn Shehu bn Fodiyo | |
 Interactive map of Tambuwal | |
  Tambuwal | |
| Coordinates: 12°19′N 4°48′E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Sokoto State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Abba Shehu Tambuwala [1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,717 km2 (663 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 Census) | |
• Total | 224,931 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 850 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.SO.TW |
It has an area of 1,717 km2 and a population of 224,931 at the 2006 census.[2]
The postal code of the area is 850.[3]
History
Tambuwal was founded by Muhammad Bukhari, a noted poet who was the son of Usman dan Fodio. He was the fief's first emir, and all its subsequent rulers descend from him.[4]
The current Sarkin Tambuwal is Buhari Dahiru Tambuwal.[5]
Climate
There is a wet season that is hot and oppressive and a dry season that is hot and partly cloudy throughout the year.[6]
Temperature
The rising temperatures, heat waves, and extreme weather events that characterise Tambuwal's climate have an impact on social viability and affect different regions differently, emphasising the need for adaptation strategies.[7]
