Makoda is a

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Kano State Kano (Hausa language, Hausa: ) is one of the 36 States of Nigeria, states of Nigeria, located in the Northern Region, Nigeria, northern region of the country. According to the national census done in 2006, Kano State is the List of Nigerian st ...

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. Its headquarters are in the town of Koguna. It was carved out of Danbatta local government area. It has an area of 441 km and had a population of 222,399 in the 2006 census. The

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of the area is 702.

Climate

In Makoda Local Government Area, the dry season is partly cloudy, the wet season is oppressive and mostly cloudy, and the weather is hot all year round. The average annual

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fluctuates between 23°F and 24°F, rarely falling below 48°F or rising above 103°F.

Geography

Makoda Local Government Area has an average temperature of 33

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and a total area of 441 square kilometers. The average annual rainfall and average wind speed in Makoda Local Government Area are estimated to be 1100 mm and 11 km/h, respectively.

Religion

The two main religions that are practiced in makoda are Islam and Christianity.

Economy

The primary source of income for the residents of Makoda Local Government Area is farming, with a variety of commodities grown in considerable amounts there, including rice and

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and cassava farming]. Makoda Local Government Area has a thriving trade sector as well, with multiple marketplaces, including the Sabon Ruwa Central market, located there. The raising of livestock, hunting, and craft-making are among the other significant jobs held by residents of Makoda Local Government Area.

References

Local Government Areas in Kano State {{kano-geo-stub