Albasu | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
 Interactive map of Albasu | |
Albasu Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 11°40′26″N 9°08′28″E / 11.67389°N 9.14111°E / 11.67389; 9.14111 | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kano State |
| Area | |
• Total | 398 km2 (154 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 190,153 |
| • Density | 478/km2 (1,240/sq mi) |
| • Religions | Christianity and Islam |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 712 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KN.AL |
Albasuⓘ is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Albasu.
It has an area of 398 km2 and a population of 190,153 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 712.1
Geography
Albasu Local Government Area has a total size of 398 sq km (154 mi²) and a 47% relative humidity. The area has an average temperature of 32 degrees Celsius or 89.6 degrees Fahrenheit, and the Albasu has two distinct seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. The dry season is frequently marked by intense heat and sunshine.2
Climate
Albasu has a Subtropical steppe climate (Classification: BSh) and is located at an elevation of 0 metres/feet above sea level. The yearly temperature in the area is 31.44 °C (88.59 °F), which is 1.98% higher than the national average. Albasu gets about 50.92 millimetres (2.005 inches) of rain each year and has 64.41 wet days (17.65% of the time).3 In Albasu Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly overcast dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual temperature fluctuates between 54 °F and 102 °F; it is rarely lower or higher than 49 °F or 107 °F. With an average daily high temperature of 99 °F, the hot season spans 2.1 months, from March 16 to May 20. At an average high temperature of 100 °F and low temperature of 76 °F, May is the hottest month of the year in Albasu. With an average daily maximum temperature below 90 °F, the chilly season spans 1.8 months, from December 2 to January 28. January is the coldest month of the year in Albasu, with an average high temperature of 89 °F and low temperature of 55 °F.4
Religion
The residents of Albasu are majority Muslims with Christians as a minority.
References
References
- "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- "Albasu Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- "Albasu, Kano, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data". tcktcktck.org. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
- "Albasu Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2024-08-17.