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LGA and town in Gombe State, Nigeria From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yamaltu/Deba is a Local Government Area of Gombe State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Deba (or Deba Habe), at the southeastern part of the state capital, Gombe.[1]
Yamaltu/Deba | |
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LGA and town | |
Coordinates: 10°13′N 11°23′E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Gombe State |
Area | |
• Total | 1,981 km2 (765 sq mi) |
Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 255,248 |
• Ethnicities | Tera Fulani |
• Religion | Islam |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
3-digit postal code prefix | 761 |
ISO 3166 code | NG.GO.YD |
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It is inhabited by mainly Tera and Fulani people. [2]
The postal code of the area is 761.[3]
Deba's history began in 1375 AD with the appointment of the first Kuji Sovereign Chief. Pre-Mishelku, Mishelku, Fulani Jihad, Colonial, and Post-Independence periods make up Deba's history. The Local Government was already in place before Gombe State was established, but it later became a Local Government inside Gombe State.[4]
The headquarters of the LGA are in the town of Deba and the LGA is bordered by parts of Borno and Yobe states.[5]
Yamaltu /Deba. has Population of 255,248.[6] according to 2006 census.
Yamaltu/Deba LGA has a total area of 1,981 square kilometers with an average temperature of 31 degrees Celsius. The LGA is home to a portion of the well-known Lake Dadin Kowa, as well as the Kilang Hills and Bima Rock.[7]
The Yamaltu/Deba LGA is home to a number of markets, including the Kwodom market, where a wide range of goods are bought and sold. Residents of Yamaltu/Deba LGA also make farming a significant part of their lives by growing crops like rice, brown beans, millet, onions, and sorghum there. In the Yamaltu/Deba LGA, additional businesses include fishing, leatherworking, farming, and crafting.[7][8]
List of wards in Yamaltu/Deba.[9][10]
Area, Towns and Villages in Yelmatu/Deba.[11][12]
Kunnuwal
Dahirma
DasaNahuta
Garin Nabawa
Jagali
Jarawa
Jauro Gotel
Jigawa
Kadi
Kurjale
Maikaho
Pata
Tashar Kuka
Tsandom Dele
Tudun Wada
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