Dekina is a local government area in Kogi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Dekina, on the A233 highway in the Middle Belt area at 7°41′41″N 7°01′20″E / 7.69472°N 7.02222°E / 7.69472; 7.02222.

Dekina
Ajobi
LGA and town
Dekina in 1969
Motto: 
Unity is strength
Dekina is located in Nigeria
Dekina
Dekina
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 7°35′N 7°12′E / 7.583°N 7.200°E / 7.583; 7.200
CountryNigeria
StateKogi State
Area
 • Total2,461 km2 (950 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total260,312
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
272
ISO 3166 codeNG.KO.DE
Map

The northeasterly line of equal latitude and longitude passes through the southeast of the LGA.

It has an area of 2,461 km2 (950 sq mi) and a population of 260,312 at the 2006 census.[1]

The postal code of the area is 272.[2]

Climatic Condition

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With a year-round temperature range of 64°F to 93°F and a wet season marked by overcast skies and a dry season marked by humid skies, the climate is hot and oppressive.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ HASC, population, area and Headquarters Statoids
  2. ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Retrieved 2009-10-20.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "Dekina Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
  4. ^ "Dekina, Kogi, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data". tcktcktck.org. Retrieved 2023-09-10.

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