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=== Average Temperature === |
=== 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.<ref name=":0" /> |
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> |
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== Administrative Subdivisions == |
== Administrative Subdivisions == |
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Revision as of 19:35, 21 August 2024
Makarfi | |
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LGA and town | |
  Makarfi | |
| Coordinates: 11°17′52″N 7°58′09″E / 11.2979°N 7.9691°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kaduna State |
| Government | |
| • Executive Chairman | Kabir Mayare |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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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]
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.[3]
With the mean annual temperature trending positively towards warmer conditions, Makarfi is experiencing a significant transition due to climate change.[4]
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.[3][5]
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
- ^ "Kaduna LG Polls: APC humbles PDP, wins 15 chairmanship seats". 2021-09-07. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ a b "Makarfi Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
- ^ "Climate Change Makarfi". meteoblue. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ "Weather Forecast Makarfi - Nigeria (Kaduna) : free 15 day weather forecasts". Weather Crave. 2024-08-21. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
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