Batagarawa is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Batagarawa.
Batagarawa | |
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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 |
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The institutions of higher learning situated in Batagarawa LGA are:
Umaru Musa Yar'adua University, Katsina
History
It is populated by Hausa people and the town is the capital of Mallamawa District in Katsina Emirate, North Western State. Its headquarters is in the town of batagarawa . The LGA was established in 1991.[1]
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.[2]
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.
Climate
With an average yearly temperature of 31.43°C, 52.5 millimetres of precipitation, and 55.58 wet days, Batagarawa, Nigeria, has a subtropical steppe climate.[3][4]
Average Temperature
With an average daily high temperature of 97°F, the hot season spans 2.5 months, from March 19 to June 2. April is the hottest month of the year in Batagarawa, with an average high temperature of 101°F and low temperature of 77°F. With an average daily maximum temperature below 87°F, the cool season spans 1.6 months, from December 10 to January 30. January is the coldest month of the year in Batagarawa, with an average high temperature of 84°F and low temperature of 59°F.[4]
References
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