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Bungudu (or Bungundu) is a
Local Government Area A local government area (LGA) is an administrative division of a country that a local government is responsible for. The size of an LGA varies by country but it is generally a subdivision of a federated state, state, province, division (politica ...
in
Zamfara State Zamfara (; ; Adlam script, Adlam: ) is a States of Nigeria, state in northwestern Nigeria. The capital of Zamfara state is Gusau and its current List of Governors of Zamfara State, governor is Dauda Lawal. Until 1996, the area was part of Soko ...
,
Nigeria Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of . With Demographics of Nigeria, ...
. Its headquarters is in the town of Bungudu at. It has an area of 2,293 km and a population of 257,917 at the 2006 census. The
postal code A postal code (also known locally in various English-speaking countries throughout the world as a postcode, post code, PIN or ZIP Code) is a series of letters or numerical digit, digits or both, sometimes including spaces or punctuation, inclu ...
of the area is 881.


Climate

The wet season is oppressive, mostly cloudy, with a hot year-round temperature ranging from 59°F to 101°F, with occasional drops below or above 105°F.


Temperature

The temperature is rising in Bungudu due to climate change, and this warming trend is pointing to a change in the direction of a more resilient and sustainable climate.


Geography

Bungudu LGA has an average temperature of 35 degrees Celsius and a total area of 2,293 square kilometers. The average wind speed and humidity in the area are 7 km/h and 15%, respectively. The two main seasons that Bungudu LGA experiences are the wet and dry seasons.


Economy

Bungudu LGA produces a wide range of crops, and the majority of its residents are subsistence farmers. In Bungudu LGA, hunting and pottery making are two more significant economic pursuits. Because there are multiple marketplaces in the area where a wide range of commodities are offered, trade plays a significant role in the economy of Bungudu LGA.


References

Local Government Areas in Zamfara State {{Zamfara-geo-stub