Gabasawa
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Gabasawa is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Zakirai.
It has an area of 605 km2 and a population of 211,055 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 702.[1]
Economy
In Gabasawa Local Government Area, a variety of crops are grown, including soy beans, millet, sorghum, and groundnuts. The region is home to multiple markets where a wide variety of commodities are purchased and sold, as well as a thriving trading industry. The residents of Gabasawa Local Government Area also work in metalworking, textile weaving and dyeing, and cattle ranching, which are all significant economic endeavors.[2]
Climate
Gabasawa Local Government Area experiences a climate classified as subtropical steppe (BSh). The district experiences 31.0ºC (87.8ºF) annually, which is 1.54% warmer than the average for Nigeria. Gabasawa experiences 63.49 wet days (17.39% of the total number of days) and 50.2 millimeters (1.98 inches) of precipitation on average each year.[2]
Geography
Gabasawa local government region spans 605 square kilometers and has two different seasons: the dry season and the rainy season. Gabasawa LGA's average wind speed is 10 km/h, while the area's average temperature is 33 degrees Celsius.[3]
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