Maiha is a town and Local Government Area of Adamawa State,[2] Nigeria, adjacent to the border with Cameroon.[3][4][5]

Maiha
Jalingo Maiha
Mayo Nguli
LGA and town
Nickname: 
Jalingo Maiha
Motto: 
(Allah accu gondal)
Map of Adamawa State highlighting Maiha
Map of Adamawa State highlighting Maiha
Maiha is located in Nigeria
Maiha
Maiha
Coordinates: 9°59′44″N 13°13′5″E / 9.99556°N 13.21806°E / 9.99556; 13.21806
Country Nigeria
StateAdamawa State
Area
 • Total
520 sq mi (1,346 km2)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total
169,900
 • Density330/sq mi (130/km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
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Geography

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The area experiences two major seasons, the dry and the wet, with an average temperature of 32 degrees Celsius in Maiha Local Government Area. According to estimates, the Local Government Area's average humidity is 24 percent and its average wind speed is 11 km/h.[6]

Economy

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In Maiha Local Government Area, a variety of economic activities are carried out, with agriculture being the primary economic activity for the majority of local residents. The Local Government Area also raises and sells certain animals in addition to growing a variety of vegetables. Crafts, ceramics, and hunting are some of the residents of Maiha Local Government Area's other significant economic pursuits.[7]

Localities

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Towns and villages in Maiha[8]

  • Aiwa
  • Bafere
  • Bakawo
  • Bakawo Majeken
  • Betengi
  • Buda Manga
  • Bungel
  • Manga
  • Gerete
  • Humbutudi
  • Kwagor Ngula
  • Maiha
  • Maiha Gari
  • Manjekin
  • Mayo Nguli
  • Sorau
  • Sorau A
  • Sorau B
  • Nduku
  • Ouro Ousmanou
  • Wuro Alhaji
  • Wafango
  • Konkol ward.

climate

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The rainy season in Maiha is oppressive and overcast, the dry season is partly cloudy, and it is hot all year. Throughout the year, the temperature normally ranges from 60°F to 100°F, with temperatures rarely falling below 55°F or rising over 106°F.[9][10]

References

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  1. ^ "Maiha (Local Government Area, Nigeria) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  2. ^ "Maiha Local Government Area". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 2023-08-06.
  3. ^ Nigeria, Media (2022-02-17). "History Of Maiha LGA, Adamawa State". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-08-06.
  4. ^ "Maiha local government Archives". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-08-06.
  5. ^ "Maiha in Adamawa in Nigeria - Information on Maiha - Nigeria.Places-in-the-world.com". nigeria.places-in-the-world.com. Retrieved 2023-08-06.
  6. ^ "Maiha Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-06.
  7. ^ "Economy of Maiha - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2023-08-06.
  8. ^ "Aiwa, Maiha, Adamawa State, Nigeria, Street View, Geographic.org". geographic.org. Retrieved 2023-08-06.
  9. ^ "Maiha Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  10. ^ "Maiha, Nigeria Weather Conditions | Weather Underground". www.wunderground.com. Retrieved 2023-08-06.