Gummi is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Gummi at12°08′30″N 5°07′30″E / 12.14167°N 5.12500°E .
Gummi | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
  Gummi Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°03′N 5°10′E / 12.050°N 5.167°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Zamfara State |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,610 km2 (1,010 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 204,539 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 891 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.ZA.GM |
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It has an area of 2,610 km2 and a population of 204,539 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 891.[1]
Gummi was carved out of the former larger Sokoto state, which included the present Zamfara and Kebbi states. Gummi has a long history of relative peace and security.
The great majority of the people of the area are Hausa, Fulani and Muslims and they are predominantly farmers; the principal crop is calabash.
Climate
editThe weather changes throughout the year, with a wet season that is hot and oppressive and a dry season that is hot and partly cloudy.[2]
Temperature
editGummi is experiencing a warmer climate as a result of climate change, with a positive trend of increasing temperatures indicating a shift toward a more sustainable and resilient climate.[3]
Gummi experiences notable seasonal fluctuations in the average cloud coverage percentage throughout the year.[2]
The period of clearer skies in Gummi typically commences on November 9, lasting for approximately 3.9 months until around March 6.[4]
January stands out as the clearest month in Gummi, where the sky is predominantly clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy, accounting for an average of 65% of the time.[5]
Conversely, the cloudier phase starts around March 6, spanning approximately 8.1 months until November 9.[6]
May emerges as the cloudiest month in Gummi, characterized by overcast or mostly cloudy skies, constituting an average of 71% of the time.[7]
Locality
editTowns and Villages under Gummi Local Government Area:[8]
Bardoki
Birnin-Magaji
Birnin-Tudu
Falole
Ubandawaki
Shiyar-Rafi
Gayari
Gyalange
Famo
Felfeldu
Illelar-Awal
Gallery
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Polio vaccination campaign in Gummi Local Government Area -
Discussing the importance of vaccination
Topography
editFor the purpose of this report, Gummi is situated at geographical coordinates of 12.145 degrees latitude, 5.118 degrees longitude, and an elevation of 764 feet.
The landscape within a 2-mile radius of Gummi features relatively small changes in elevation, with the most significant elevation difference being 105 feet, and an average elevation of approximately 762 feet above sea level. Extending the radius to 10 miles continues to exhibit moderate modest elevation changes, amounting to 1,050 feet.
The region within a 2-mile radius of Gummi primarily comprises cropland (66%) and grassland (12%). Expanding the analysis to a 10-mile radius, the land cover remains dominated by cropland (69%) and grassland (12%). When encompassing a 50-mile radius, the land use pattern remains consistent, with cropland covering 69% and grassland (12%) of the area.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ a b "Gummi Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ "Climate Change Gummi". meteoblue. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ "Monthly climate in Gummi, Zamfara, Nigeria". nomadseason.com. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
- ^ "Gummi Weather". WorldWeatherOnline.com. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
- ^ Atlas, Weather. "Yearly & Monthly weather - Gummi, Nigeria". Weather Atlas. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
- ^ "Gummi, Zamfara, Nigeria - Weather Averages - Print Ready (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
- ^ "Gummi Local Government Area". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
- ^ "Gummi Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
In Gummi local government there is also a tribe called Zamfarawa whose are the origin and founding fathers of Gummi, Anka and Talata Mafara which makes Zamfara as a state. Also Gummi local government divided into two state house of assembly constituencies, Gummi east and Gummi west, because of its population.