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Lapai

Lapai is a Local Government Area in Niger State, Nigeria, adjoining the Federal Capital Territory. Its headquarters are in the town of Lapai on the A124 highway in the west of the area at 9°03′00″N 6°34′00″E.

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Lapai
LGA and town
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Lapai
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 8°49′N 6°41′E / 8.817°N 6.683°E / 8.817; 6.683
Country Nigeria
StateNiger State
Government
 • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government CouncilMohammed Musa Kirikpo
 • Hon.Umaru Bago Tafida
Area
 • Total
3,051 km2 (1,178 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total
110,127
 • Density36.10/km2 (93.49/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
911
ISO 3166 codeNG.NI.LP

Lapai is a Local Government Area in Niger State, Nigeria, adjoining the Federal Capital Territory. Its headquarters are in the town of Lapai on the A124 highway in the west of the area at 9°03′00″N 6°34′00″E / 9.05000°N 6.56667°E / 9.05000; 6.56667.

It has an area of 3,051 km2 and a population of 110,127 at the 2006 census. The area is roughly coterminous with the Lapai Emirate.

The postal code of the area is 911.1 Lapai is traditionally inhabited by the Muslim Nupe People.

Climatic Condition

Throughout the year, the area's temperature varies, ranging from 62 °F to 94 °F, with sporadic excursions below 56 °F or above 101 °F.23

References

References

  1. "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 26 November 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
  2. "Lapai Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
  3. "Lapai, Niger, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data". tcktcktck.org. Retrieved 10 September 2023.