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Yorro

Yorro is a Local Government Area in Taraba State, Northeast, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Kpantisawa. The local government is dominated by Mumuye people which is the largest tribe in Taraba State.

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Yorro
LGA and town
Map
Interactive map of Yorro
Country Nigeria
StateTaraba State
Local Government HeadquartersKpantisawa
Government
 • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government CouncilHon Dr Martina Anthony (Mrs)1
Area
 • Total
1,275 km2 (492 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total
89,410
 • Density70.13/km2 (181.6/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
Postal code
661

YorroListenⓘ is a Local Government Area in Taraba State, Northeast, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Kpantisawa. The local government is dominated by Mumuye people which is the largest tribe in Taraba State.

It has an area of 1,275 km2 and a population of 89,410 at the 2006 census. The Local Government have the following major towns and communities: Kpantisawa, Pupule, Lankaviri, Kassa, Nyaja, Dila, Kajong, Kayya, Donkin, Gadda-Lasheke, Boboto, Nyaladi, Nyalapa, Dandikulu, Manang-kopo, Bolisabo, Jika, Manang-lakware, Kpantinapo, Mika, Santewa, Garin Malam Audu etc.

There are 11 Wards in YORRO local government area namely: BIKASSA I, BIKASSA II, NYAJA I, NYAJA II, PANTISAWA I, PANTISAWA II, PUPULE I, PUPULE II, PUPULE III, SUMBU I, SUMBU II

The postal code of the area is 661.2

Climate/Geography

Yorro LGA has an average temperature of 29 degrees Celsius or 84.2 degrees Fahrenheit with a total area of 1,275 square kilometres or 492 square miles. The LGA is home to several hills and elevations as well as substantial forest reserves. Yorro LGA experiences an average wind speed of roughly 10 km/h (6.2 mph).345

References

References

  1. "Taraba State Local Government Council Chairmen". Nigeria: Taraba State. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  2. "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
  3. "Yorro Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  4. "Weather Forecast Yorro - Nigeria (Taraba) : free 15 day weather forecasts". Weather Crave. 14 August 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  5. Atlas, Weather. "Weather today - Yorro, Nigeria". Weather Atlas. Retrieved 14 August 2024.

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