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LGA and town in Kano State, Nigeria From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kura is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kura on the A2 highway.
Kura | |
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LGA and town | |
Coordinates: 11°46′17″N 8°25′49″E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Kano State |
Area | |
• Total | 206 km2 (80 sq mi) |
Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 144,601 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
3-digit postal code prefix | 711 |
ISO 3166 code | NG.KN.KU |
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It has an area of 206 km2 and a population of 144,601 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 711.[1]
In Kura, the dry season is partly gloomy, the wet season is unpleasant, and the weather is hot all year round. The average annual temperature fluctuates between 54°F and 101°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 49°F or 106°F.[2] The hot season, which runs from March 14 to May 18, lasts for 2.1 months and with daily highs that average more than 98°F. April is the hottest month of the year in Kura, with typical high temperatures of 101°F and low temperatures of 73°F. The average daily maximum temperature during the 1.8-month mild season, which runs from December 1 to January 27, is below 89°F. At an average low of 55°F and high of 87°F, January is the coldest month of the year in Kura.[2][3]
The two main religions practice in kura are Islam and Christianity.
Kura Local Government Area has an average temperature of 32 degrees Celsius and a total area of 206 square kilometers. The Rafin Kura River flows through the region, and the average humidity is 34%. In Kura Local Government Area, there is an estimated 1300 mm of precipitation annually.[4]
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