Kafur is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in the town of Kafur.
Kafur | |
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LGA and town | |
| Nickname: Town of Dangaladima | |
| Motto(s): The town of Dangaladima, home of Maize and Sorghum | |
  Kafur Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 11°39′N 7°42′E / 11.650°N 7.700°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Katsina State |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,106 km2 (427 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 202,884 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 832 |
| Area code | 832103 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KT.KF |
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It has an area of 1,106 km2 and a population of 202,884 at the 2006 census.
Wards in Kafur
- Dantutture
- Dutsen Kura/Kanya
- Gamzago
- Kafur
- Mahuta
- Masari
- Sabuwar Kasa
- Yari Bori
- Yartalata/Rigoji
- Gozaki
The postal code of the area is 832.[1]
Climate
editKafur experiences a tropical savanna climate with a warm, wet season and dry season. The average annual temperature is 63°, with 165 inches of rain annually. The climate is dry for 240 days, with an average humidity.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ "Kafur weather and climate ☀️ Best time to visit 🌡️ Temperature". www.besttravelmonths.com. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ^ "Kafur Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
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