Makarfi
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Makarfi is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria.Its headquarters are in the town of Makarfi. The Local Government Council is chaired by Kabir Mayare.{{Cite web |date=2021-09-07 |title=Kaduna LG Polls: APC humbles PDP, wins 15 chairmanship seats |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/nwest/483524-kaduna-lg-polls-apc-humbles-pdp-wins-15-chairmanship-seats.html |access-date=2022-03-16 |language=en-GB}}
It has an area of 541 km{{sup|2}} and a population of 146,259 at the 2006 census.
The major economic activity of the Local Government is agriculture.
The postal code of the area is 812.{{cite web|title=Post Offices- with map of LGA |publisher=NIPOST |url=http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx |accessdate=2009-10-20 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121126042849/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/postcode.aspx |archivedate=2012-11-26 }}
Geography
Makarfi Local Government Area has an average temperature of 32 degrees Celsius and a total area of 541 square kilometers. The average humidity in the LGA is 29%, and it is located in the Sudan Savannah zone.{{Cite web |title=Makarfi Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/401/makarfi#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}
Climate
The climate is oppressive, with a year-round temperature range of 53°F to 97°F, infrequently exceeding 102°F, and being primarily cloudy.{{Cite web |title=Makarfi Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark |url=https://weatherspark.com/y/55110/Average-Weather-in-Makarfi-Nigeria-Year-Round |access-date=2023-09-08 |website=weatherspark.com |language=en}}
With the mean annual temperature trending positively towards warmer conditions, Makarfi is experiencing a significant transition due to climate change.{{Cite web |title=Climate Change Makarfi |url=https://www.meteoblue.com/en/climate-change/makarfi_nigeria_2331203 |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=meteoblue |language=en}}
= Average Temperature =
The hottest month in Makarfi is April, with an average high temperature of 96°F and low temperature of 70°F. The cool season lasts for 2.7 months, from July 7 to September 29, with an average daily high temperature below 85°F. January is the coldest month in Makarfi, with an average low temperature of 54°F and high of 84°F. The hot season lasts for 1.9 months, from March 9 to May 5, with an average daily high temperature above 94°F.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-21 |title=Weather Forecast Makarfi - Nigeria (Kaduna) : free 15 day weather forecasts |url=https://www.weathercrave.com/weather-forecast-nigeria/city-521360/weather-forecast-makarfi-today |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=Weather Crave |language=en}}
Administrative Subdivisions
- Makarfi Ward.
- Tudun Wada Ward.
- Gazara Ward.
- Danguziri Ward.
- Gimi Ward.
- Nasarawan Doya Ward.
- Mayere Ward.
- Gubuchi Ward.
- Gwanki Ward.
- Dandamisa ward.