Jakusko

Jakusko is a local government area in Yobe State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Jakusko in the west of the area at 12°22′09″N 10°46′23″E.

Jakusko
LGA and town
Jakusko Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 12°25′N 10°56′E
Country	Nigeria
State	Yobe State
Government
• Local Government Chairman	Abdullahi Gwayo (APC)
Area
• Total	3,941 km2 (1,522 sq mi)
Population  (2006 census)
• Total	229,083
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix	631
ISO 3166 code	NG.YO.JA

It has an area of 3,941 km² and a population of 229,083 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 631.^[1]

The Bade language is spoken in Jakusko LGA.^[2]

Climate

Temperatures in Jakusko range from 59°F to 105°F, rarely dipping below 53°F or rising above 109°F, and are oppressively hot during the rainy and dry seasons.^[3][4]

The hot season lasts for 2.4 months, from March 22 to June 4, with an average daily high temperature of over 101°F. May is the hottest month of the year in Jakusko, with an average high temperature of 103°F and low temperature of 80°F.^[5][3][4]

Between December 10 and January 31, which is the length of the chilly season, the daily maximum temperature often falls below 90 degrees Fahrenheit. With an average low of 60°F and a high of 88°F, January is the coldest month of the year in Jakusko.^[6][7][4][3]

See also

• List of Local Government Areas in Yobe State