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LGA and town in Sokoto State, Nigeria From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rabah is a Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Rabah.
Rabah | |
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LGA and town | |
Coordinates: 13°7′N 5°31′E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Sokoto State |
Area | |
• Total | 2,433 km2 (939 sq mi) |
Population (2006 Census) | |
• Total | 149,165 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
3-digit postal code prefix | 842 |
ISO 3166 code | NG.SO.RA |
It has an area of 2,433 km2 and a population of 149,165 at the 2006 census.[1]
The postal code of the area is 842.[2]
Rabah was the home town of Sir Ahmadu Bello the first Premier of Northern Nigeria. He succeeded his father as the head of Rabah District in 1934. It also is an Arabic name (Rabah)
The climate has a sweltering, cloudy dry season with temperatures ranging from 62°F to 104°F, as well as a hot, oppressive wet season with mostly cloudy skies.[3]
The average temperature in Rabah is 80°F at lows and 104°F at highs, with April being the hottest month.[3]
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