Nangere
Nangere is a Local Government Area in Yobe State, Nigeria. It has its headquarters in the town of Sabon Gari Nanger (or Sabon Garin) at11°51′50″N 11°04′11″E.
Nangere | |
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  Nangere Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 11°51′N 10°58′E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Yobe State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Salisu Yerima (APC) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 980 km2 (380 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 87,823 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 631 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.YO.NA |
Geography of Nangere
Nangere LGA occupies a total area of 980 square kilometres and has an average temperature of 34 °C. The LGA witnesses two major seasons which are the dry and the rainy seasons while the total precipitation in the area is estimated at 890 mm of rainfall per annum. [1]
Population
It has a total population of 87,823 at the 2006 census.
Postal Code
It has a postal code of the area is 631.[2]
Towns and Villages
Other towns and villages that make up Nangere LGA include Dawasa, Tagamasa, Sabon Gari Nangere, Tikau, and Dorowa.[1]
Economy of Nangere
Majority of Nangere inhabitants engage in Agricultural activities. A variety of crops are grown in the LGA while a number of domestic animals are reared and sold in the area. Trade also flourishes in Nangere LGA with the area hosting several markets where a wide variety of commodities are bought and sold. Other important economic activities engaged in by the people of Nangere LGA include hunting, leather works and crafts making.[1]
References
- "Nangere Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
- "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
State capital: Damaturu | ||
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