Yamaltu/Deba
LGA and town in Gombe State, Nigeria
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Yamaltu/Debaⓘ is a Local Government Area of Gombe State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Deba (or Deba Habe), at the southeastern part of the state capital, Gombe.[1]
Yamaltu/Deba | |
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LGA and town | |
 Interactive map of Yamaltu/Deba | |
  Yamaltu/Deba Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 10°13′N 11°23′E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Gombe State |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,981 km2 (765 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 255,248 |
| • Density | 128.8/km2 (333.7/sq mi) |
| • Ethnicities | Tera and Fulani |
| • Religion | Islam and Christianity |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 761 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.GO.YD |
It is inhabited by mainly Tera and Fulani people.[2]
The postal code of the area is 761.[3]
History
Deba's history began in 1375 AD with the appointment of the first Kuji Sovereign Chief. Pre-Mishelku, Mishelku, Fulani Jihad, Colonial, and Post-Independence periods make up Deba's history. The Local Government was already in place before Gombe State was established, but it later became a Local Government inside Gombe State.[4]
The headquarters of the LGA are in the town of Deba and the LGA is bordered by parts of Borno and Yobe states.[5]
Yamaltu /Deba has population of 255,248.[6] according to 2006 census.
Geography
Yamaltu/Deba LGA has a total area of 1,981 square kilometres or 765 square miles with an average temperature of 31 degrees Celsius or 88 degrees Fahrenheit. The LGA is home to a portion of the well-known Lake Dadin Kowa, as well as the Kilang Hills and Bima Rock.[7]
Economy
The Yamaltu/Deba LGA is home to a number of markets, including the Kwodom market, where a wide range of goods are bought and sold. Residents of Yamaltu/Deba LGA also make farming a significant part of their lives by growing crops like rice, brown beans, millet, onions, and sorghum there. In the Yamaltu/Deba LGA, additional businesses include fishing, leatherworking, farming, and crafting.[7][8]
Wards
Healthcare
Localities
Area, Towns and Villages in Yelmatu/Deba.[11][12]
Deba
- Baltongo
- Baure
- Boltongoyel
- Dangar
- Dumbu
- Jannawo
- Kakkau
- Kanawa
- Kunnuwal
- Kuri
- Lambam
- Lano
- Nasarawo
- Nono
- Nono M. Isa
- Poli
- Saruje
- W. Birdeka
- Wajari Jodoma
- Wudil
- Yelwa Kuri
- Zagaina
- Zamfarawa
Jara Area
- Dahirma
- DasaNahuta
- Garin Nabawa
- Jagali
- Jarawa
- Jauro Gotel
- Jigawa
- Kadi
- Kurjale
- Maikaho
- Pata
- Tashar Kuka
- Tsandom Dele
- Tudun Wada
Yelmatul Area
- Beguwa
- Datum
- Difa
- Gadawo
- Garin Kudi
- Gwani
- Hinna
- Kalo
- Kulau
- Kunji Kwadon
- Kurba
- Kwadon
- Kwali
- Laleko
- Liji
- Lubo
- Ruwa Biri
- Ruwan Biri
- Sabon Gari bk
- Shinga
- Shuwari
- Tsando
- Wade
- Zambuk
- Dadin kowa
Notable people
- Muhammed Danjuma Goje
- Ahmad Usman Muhammad
Religion
Residents of the LGA are mostly Muslims with Christians as a minority.