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LGA and town in Adamawa State, Nigeria From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hong is a town and a Local Government Area in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Hong is the capital city of the Kilba.[2]
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Hong | |
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LGA and town | |
Coordinates: 10°13′54″N 12°55′49″E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Adamawa State |
Area | |
• Total | 999 sq mi (2,588 km2) |
Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 260,900 |
• Density | 260/sq mi (100/km2) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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 59°F to 101°F and is rarely below 54°F or above 107°F.[3]
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.
There are 12 wards in Hong LGA.[2] The wards are as follows:
Districts in the area include Dugwaba, Gaya, Hildi, Hong, Kulinyi, Pella and Uba.
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