Nangere


Nangere is a Local Government Area in Yobe State, Nigeria. It has its headquarters in the town of Sabon Garin Nangere.

Geography of Nangere

Nangere LGA occupies a total area of 980 square kilometres and has an average temperature of 34 °C. The LGA witnesses two major seasons which are the dry and the rainy seasons while the total precipitation in the area is estimated at 890 mm of rainfall per annum.

Population

It has a total population of 87,823 at the 2006 census.

Climate

Nangere has a subtropical steppe climate with a yearly average temperature of 30.97 °C, 47.96 millimeters of precipitation, and 66.75 rainy days.

Towns and Villages

Other towns and villages that make up Nangere LGA include Dawasa, Tagamasa, Sabon Gari Nangere, Tikau, and Dorowa.

Economy of Nangere

Majority of Nangere inhabitants engage in Agricultural activities. A variety of crops are grown in the LGA while a number of domestic animals are reared and sold in the area. Trade also flourishes in Nangere LGA with the area hosting several markets where a wide variety of commodities are bought and sold. Other important economic activities engaged in by the people of Nangere LGA include hunting, leather works and crafts making.