Batagarawa
Batagarawa is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Batagarawa.[1]
Batagarawa | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
  Batagarawa Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°54′N 7°37′E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Katsina State |
| Established | 1991 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 433 km2 (167 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 184,575 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 820 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KT.BG |
The institution of higher learning situated in Batagarawa LGA are:
Umaru Musa Yar'adua University, Katsina
Federal College of Education, KATSINA
Al-qalam University Katsina
History
It is populated by Hausa people and the town is the capital of Mallamawa District in Katsina Emirate, North Western State. The LGA was established in 1991.[2]
It has an area of 433 km2 and a population of 184,575 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 820.[3]
Geography
Batagarawa Local Government Area covers a total Land area of 433 square kilometres and has an average annual temperature of 35 °C (95.0 °F). Wind speed in the area is estimated at 5 km/h while the humidity level is at 11 percent.
References
- "Batagarawa Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
- "Batagarawa Local Government". Katsina State. Archived from the original on 2010-02-03. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
State capital: Katsina | ||
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