Safana

Safana is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in the town of Safana in the east of the area at12°24′30″N 7°24′25″E. The western border of the area is shared with Zamfara State. And has two district heads yariman katsina and gatarin katsina It has an area of 282 km2 and a population of 183,779 at the 2006 census.

Safana
LGA and town
Safana is located in Nigeria
Safana
Safana
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 12°30′N 7°14′E
Country Nigeria
StateKatsina State
established1989
Government
 • ChairmanAbba dayyabu safana
Area
 • Total282 km2 (109 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total183,779
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
821
ISO 3166 codeNG.KT.SA

The postal code of the area is 821.[1]

Geography of Safana

Safana Local Government Area covers an area of 282 square kilometers and maintains an average temperature of 33 degrees Celsius. This region experiences two clearly defined seasons: the dry season and the rainy season, with the average humidity level in the LGA measuring at 25 percent.[2]

Climate

With an average yearly temperature of 30.42°C, 50.83mm of precipitation, and 53.8 days with rain, Safana, Nigeria, has a subtropical steppe climate.[3][4]

Economy of Safana

Safana Local Government Area serves as a central location for the breeding and commerce of a diverse range of animals, including cows, camels, and donkeys. The region also boasts a lively trade sector, featuring multiple markets where a wide array of goods are exchanged. In addition to these, important economic activities in Safana LGA encompass hunting, pottery, and agriculture.[5]

References
  1. "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  2. "Safana Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  3. "Safana, Katsina, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data". tcktcktck.org. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  4. "Safana Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  5. "Safana Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-10-25.


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