Tureta
LGA and town in Sokoto State, Nigeria
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Tureta is a Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Tureta. It shares a border with Zamfara State in the south and east. They are mainly Hausa people predominantly Burmawa.[clarification needed] Islam is there main religion. Fishing and farming are the major occupations. Currently[when?] Dr Muhammad Danrabi Tureta is their newly appointed king title as sarkin Burmin tureta.
Tureta | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
 Interactive map of Tureta | |
  Tureta | |
| Coordinates: 12°35′22″N 5°32′49″E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Sokoto State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Aliyu Abubakar [1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 920 sq mi (2,383 km2) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 68,370 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 852 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.OG.TT |
Tureta has an area of 2,383 km2 and a population of 68,370 at the 2006 census.[2]
The postal code of the area is 852.[3]
