Hong, Nigeria


Hong is a town and a Local Government Area in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Hong is the capital city of the Hoba (Kilba ). Ethnic group with some ethnic group and tribes like Marghi, Fulani.

Climate

In Hong, the wet season is oppressive and overcast, the dry season is partly cloudy, and it is hot year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from to and is rarely below or above 107 °F.

Government and infrastructure

The local government administrative headquarters is located within Hong.
The LGA falls under Adamawa Central Senatorial District and Gombi/Hong Federal Constituency. It has 12 political wards that are subdivided into two State Constituencies, with each having six wards. Hong Constituency comprises Bangshika ward, Daksiri ward, Hong ward, Husherizum ward, Shangui ward and Thilbang ward. Uba/Gaya Constituency comprises Garaha ward, Gaya ward, Hildi ward, Kwarhi ward, Mayo-lope ward and Uba ward.

Wards in Hong LGA

There are 12 wards in Hong LGA. The wards are as follows:
  • Bangshika Ward
  • Daksiri Ward
  • Garaha Ward
  • Gaya Ward
  • Hildi Ward
  • Hong Ward
  • Husherizum Ward
  • Kwarhi Ward
  • Mayo-Lope Ward
  • Shangui Ward
  • Thilbang Ward
  • Uba Ward

Communities

Districts in the area include Dugwaba, Gaya, Hildi, Hong, Kulinyi, Pella, Uba, Mugwahi, Mayolope/Gashala, Muffa, Yadul, Uding, Hyema and Shangui.

Notable people