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Misau

Misau is a Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Misau. The people of Misau are mostly Fulani and Kanuri.

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Misau
LGA and town
Map
Interactive map of Misau
Country Nigeria
StateBauchi State
Government
 • Local Government ChairmanSalisu Hussaini 1
Area
 • Total
1,226 km2 (473 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total
263,487
 • Density214.9/km2 (556.6/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
Postal code
750

MisauListenⓘ is a Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Misau. The people of Misau are mostly Fulani and Kanuri.234

It has an area of 1,226 km2 and a population of 263,487 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 750.5

Climate

Averaging 115.77 wet days (31.72% of the time), Misau typically has a yearly temperature of 28.98 °C (84.16 °F), which is 0.48% cooler than Nigeria's average.67

Air pollution

Due to the airborne particles that can cause asthma attacks, bronchitis, and other lung conditions by inhaling into the deepest parts of the lung, Misau is at serious risk for serious health problems.891011

Education

The A.D. Rufa'i College of Education, Legal and General Studies is located in Misau.

References

References

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  2. "State Creation, Unity and Sustainable Development: The Proposed Katagum State as a Case Study (Part One)". 17 August 2022.
  3. "Determinants of fertility among young couples in Misau, Bauchi state, Nigeria - Bala Baba" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2023-07-11.
  4. "The Major Tribes in Bauchi State - School Drillers". 22 February 2023.
  5. "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  6. "Misau, Bauchi, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data". tcktcktck.org. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
  7. "Misau Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
  8. "Air Quality & Pollen Forecast for Misau". meteoblue. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  9. "Misau Air Quality Index (AQI) and Nigeria Air Pollution | IQAir". www.iqair.com. 2023-09-22. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
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  11. "Air Quality and Pollen in Misau, Bauchi State, Nigeria | Tomorrow.io". Tomorrow.io Weather. Retrieved 2023-09-22.