Maiha
{{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}}
{{Infobox settlement
| official_name = Maiha
| other_name = Mayo Nguli
| native_name = Jalingo Maiha
| nickname = Jalingo Maiha
| settlement_type = LGA and town
| motto = (Allah accu gondal)
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| image_map = Maiha LGA in Adamawa State.svg
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| map_caption = Map of Adamawa State highlighting Maiha
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| subdivision_type = Country
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| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = Adamawa State
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| area_total_km2 = 1,346
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| population_as_of = 2022
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| population_total = 169,900
| population_density_km2 = auto
| timezone = WAT
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| coordinates = {{coord|9|59|44|N|13|13|5|E|region:NG|display=inline,title}}
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Maiha is a town and Local Government Area of Adamawa State,{{Cite web |title=Maiha Local Government Area |url=https://www.finelib.com/listing/Maiha-Local-Government-Area/62709/ |access-date=2023-08-06 |website=www.finelib.com}} Nigeria, adjacent to the border with Cameroon.{{Cite web |last=Nigeria |first=Media |date=2022-02-17 |title=History Of Maiha LGA, Adamawa State |url=https://www.medianigeria.com/history-of-maiha-lga-adamawa-state/ |access-date=2023-08-06 |website=Media Nigeria |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Maiha local government Archives |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/tag/maiha-local-government |access-date=2023-08-06 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |title=Maiha in Adamawa in Nigeria - Information on Maiha - Nigeria.Places-in-the-world.com |url=https://nigeria.places-in-the-world.com/8659802-region2-maiha.html |access-date=2023-08-06 |website=nigeria.places-in-the-world.com}}
Geography
The area experiences two major seasons, the dry and the wet, with an average temperature of 32 degrees Celsius in Maiha Local Government Area. According to estimates, the Local Government Area's average humidity is 24 percent and its average wind speed is 11 km/h.{{Cite web |title=Maiha Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/65/maiha |access-date=2023-08-06 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}
Economy
In Maiha Local Government Area, a variety of economic activities are carried out, with agriculture being the primary economic activity for the majority of local residents. The Local Government Area also raises and sells certain animals in addition to growing a variety of vegetables. Crafts, ceramics, and hunting are some of the residents of Maiha Local Government Area's other significant economic pursuits.{{Cite web |title=Economy of Maiha - Google Search |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Economy+of+Maiha&client=ms-android-transsion-tecno-rev1&biw=360&bih=610&sxsrf=AB5stBjHFT_e4B-DiSAN_dYon-70yZ-k8g:1691341728542&ei=oNPPZITaIPCjhbIPxuGmmA8&oq=Economy+of+Maiha&gs_lp=EhNtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1zZXJwIhBFY29ub215IG9mIE1haWhhMgUQIRigATIFECEYoAEyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigAUiJ2wFQvxBYhtcBcAR4AJABA5gBswSgAZ83qgEKMi00LjEyLjMuMbgBA8gBAPgBAagCD8ICChAAGEcY1gQYsAPCAgcQIxjqAhgnwgIEECMYJ8ICCBAAGIoFGJECwgIFEAAYgATCAgsQABiKBRixAxiDAcICCxAAGIoFGLEDGJECwgIIEAAYgAQYsQPCAgsQLhiABBixAxiDAcICChAAGIAEGBQYhwLCAgYQABgWGB7CAggQABgWGB4YD-IDBBgAIEGIBgGQBgY&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-serp |access-date=2023-08-06 |website=www.google.com}}
Localities
Towns and villages in Maiha{{Cite web |title=Aiwa, Maiha, Adamawa State, Nigeria, Street View, Geographic.org |url=https://geographic.org/streetview/view.php?place=Aiwa,%20Maiha,%20Adamawa%20State,%20Nigeria&zoom_out=2 |access-date=2023-08-06 |website=geographic.org}}
- Aiwa
- Bafere
- Bakawo
- Bakawo Majeken
- Betengi
- Buda Manga
- Bungel
- Manga
- Gerete
- Humbutudi
- Kwagor Ngula
- Maiha
- Maiha Gari
- Manjekin
- Mayo Nguli
- Sorau
- Sorau A
- Sorau B
- Nduku
- Ouro Ousmanou
- Wuro Alhaji
- Wafango
- Konkol ward.
Climate
The rainy season in Maiha is oppressive and overcast, the dry season is partly cloudy, and it is hot all year. Throughout the year, the temperature normally ranges from 60°F to 100°F, with temperatures rarely falling below 55°F or rising over 106°F.{{Cite web |title=Maiha Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark |url=https://weatherspark.com/y/74212/Average-Weather-in-Maiha-Nigeria-Year-Round |access-date=2023-07-13 |website=weatherspark.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Maiha, Nigeria Weather Conditions {{!}} Weather Underground |url=https://www.wunderground.com/weather/ng/maiha |access-date=2023-08-06 |website=www.wunderground.com}}
{{LGAs and communities of Adamawa State}}
References
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