Bakura, Nigeria
Bakura is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Bakura at in the north-east of the Local government area.Wind
It has an area of 1,366 km and a population of 186,905 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 892.
Geography
Bakura Local Government Area spans 1366 square kilometers, experiencing distinct dry and rainy seasons. The humidity is recorded at 12 percent, with an average annual temperature estimated at 33 degrees Celsius.Economy
Agriculture plays a vital role in Bakura Local Government Area's economy, complemented by prominent activities such as hunting, cattle rearing, and trade. Additionally, the area boasts the substantial Bakolori Dam.Climate
With temperatures ranging from 62 °F to 103 °F, the climate has two distinct seasons: a scorching, oppressive rainy season with predominantly cloudy skies, and a scorching, partly cloudy dry season.Temperature
The temperature trend in Bakura is rising, with warmer years denoting a more hospitable climate and colder years denoting a less hospitable climate.Locality
Districts, Town and Villages under Bakura Local Government Area:- Bakura
- Dakko
- Damri
- Dan Manau
- Dankadu
- Nasarawa
- Rini
- Yar Geda
- Yar Kufoji
- Birnin Tudu