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'''Makarfi''' is a [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] in [[Kaduna State]], [[Nigeria]]. Its headquarters are in the town of Makarfi.
'''Makarfi''' is a [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] in [[Kaduna State]], [[Nigeria]].Its headquarters are in the town of Makarfi. The Local Government Council is chaired by Kabir Mayare.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-09-07 |title=Kaduna LG Polls: APC humbles PDP, wins 15 chairmanship seats |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/nwest/483524-kaduna-lg-polls-apc-humbles-pdp-wins-15-chairmanship-seats.html |access-date=2022-03-16 |language=en-GB}}</ref>


It has an area of 541&nbsp;km² and a population of 146,259 at the 2006 census.
It has an area of 541&nbsp;km{{sup|2}} and a population of 146,259 at the 2006 census.


The major economic activity of the Local Government is agriculture.
The major economic activity of the Local Government is agriculture.


The [[postal code]] of the area is 812.<ref>{{cite web | title = Post Offices- with map of LGA | work = | publisher = NIPOST | url = http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx | accessdate = 2009-10-20 }}</ref>
The [[postal code]] of the area is 812.<ref>{{cite web|title=Post Offices- with map of LGA |publisher=NIPOST |url=http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx |accessdate=2009-10-20 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121126042849/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/postcode.aspx |archivedate=2012-11-26 }}</ref>

== Geography ==
Makarfi Local Government Area has an average temperature of 32 degrees Celsius and a total area of 541 square kilometers. The average humidity in the LGA is 29%, and it is located in the Sudan Savannah zone.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Makarfi Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/401/makarfi#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref>

== Climate ==
The climate is oppressive, with a year-round temperature range of 53°F to 97°F, infrequently exceeding 102°F, and being primarily cloudy.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Makarfi Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark |url=https://weatherspark.com/y/55110/Average-Weather-in-Makarfi-Nigeria-Year-Round |access-date=2023-09-08 |website=weatherspark.com |language=en}}</ref>

With the mean annual temperature trending positively towards warmer conditions, Makarfi is experiencing a significant transition due to climate change.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Climate Change Makarfi |url=https://www.meteoblue.com/en/climate-change/makarfi_nigeria_2331203 |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=meteoblue |language=en}}</ref>

=== Average Temperature ===
The hottest month in Makarfi is April, with an average high temperature of 96°F and low [[temperature]] of 70°F. The cool season lasts for 2.7 months, from July 7 to September 29, with an average daily high temperature below 85°F. January is the coldest month in Makarfi, with an average low temperature of 54°F and high of 84°F. The hot season lasts for 1.9 months, from March 9 to May 5, with an average daily high temperature above 94°F.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-21 |title=Weather Forecast Makarfi - Nigeria (Kaduna) : free 15 day weather forecasts |url=https://www.weathercrave.com/weather-forecast-nigeria/city-521360/weather-forecast-makarfi-today |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=Weather Crave |language=en}}</ref>

== Administrative Subdivisions ==
# Makarfi Ward.
# Tudun Wada Ward.
# Gazara Ward.
# Danguziri Ward.
# Gimi Ward.
# Nasarawan Doya Ward.
# Mayere Ward.
# Gubuchi Ward.
# Gwanki Ward.
# Dandamisa ward.


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
{{Kaduna State}}


[[Category:Makarfi|Makarfi]]
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{{LGAs and communities of Kaduna State}}

[[Category:Local Government Areas in Kaduna State]]
[[Category:Local Government Areas in Kaduna State]]
[[Category:Populated places in Kaduna State]]




Latest revision as of 21:26, 21 August 2024

Makarfi
LGA and town
Makarfi is located in Nigeria
Makarfi
Makarfi
Coordinates: 11°17′52″N 7°58′09″E / 11.2979°N 7.9691°E / 11.2979; 7.9691
Country Nigeria
StateKaduna State
Government
 • Executive ChairmanKabir Mayare
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
Map

Makarfi is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria.Its headquarters are in the town of Makarfi. The Local Government Council is chaired by Kabir Mayare.[1]

It has an area of 541 km2 and a population of 146,259 at the 2006 census.

The major economic activity of the Local Government is agriculture.

The postal code of the area is 812.[2]

Geography

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Makarfi Local Government Area has an average temperature of 32 degrees Celsius and a total area of 541 square kilometers. The average humidity in the LGA is 29%, and it is located in the Sudan Savannah zone.[3]

Climate

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The climate is oppressive, with a year-round temperature range of 53°F to 97°F, infrequently exceeding 102°F, and being primarily cloudy.[4]

With the mean annual temperature trending positively towards warmer conditions, Makarfi is experiencing a significant transition due to climate change.[5]

Average Temperature

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The hottest month in Makarfi is April, with an average high temperature of 96°F and low temperature of 70°F. The cool season lasts for 2.7 months, from July 7 to September 29, with an average daily high temperature below 85°F. January is the coldest month in Makarfi, with an average low temperature of 54°F and high of 84°F. The hot season lasts for 1.9 months, from March 9 to May 5, with an average daily high temperature above 94°F.[4][6]

Administrative Subdivisions

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  1. Makarfi Ward.
  2. Tudun Wada Ward.
  3. Gazara Ward.
  4. Danguziri Ward.
  5. Gimi Ward.
  6. Nasarawan Doya Ward.
  7. Mayere Ward.
  8. Gubuchi Ward.
  9. Gwanki Ward.
  10. Dandamisa ward.

References

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  1. ^ "Kaduna LG Polls: APC humbles PDP, wins 15 chairmanship seats". 2021-09-07. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  2. ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  3. ^ "Makarfi Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  4. ^ a b "Makarfi Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  5. ^ "Climate Change Makarfi". meteoblue. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  6. ^ "Weather Forecast Makarfi - Nigeria (Kaduna) : free 15 day weather forecasts". Weather Crave. 2024-08-21. Retrieved 2024-08-21.


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