Kaugama is a Local Government Area in the north of Jigawa State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kaugama.
Kaugama | |
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LGA and town | |
  Kaugama Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°29′0″N 9°44′0″E / 12.48333°N 9.73333°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Jigawa State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Idris Mati (APC) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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It has an area of 883 km2 and a population of 127,956 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 730.[1]
Climate edit
A scorching, mostly cloudy dry season with temperatures between 59°F and 104°F alternates with a humid, oppressive wet season that is hot and humid.[2]
Air Pollution edit
Kaugama faces air pollution from vehicles and dust, which pose significant health risks due to their small size and potential inhalation into the deepest parts of the lung.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ "Kaugama Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
- ^ "Air Quality & Pollen Forecast for Kaugama". meteoblue. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
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