Kunchi is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kunchi. Now officially known as Ghari local government.
It has an area of 671 km2 and a population of 111,018 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 703.[1]
Religion
There are two main religions practice in Kunchi which are Islam and Christianity.
Geography
Kunchi Local Government Area has an average temperature of 33 degrees Celsius with a total area of 671 square kilometers. According to estimates, the area has an average humidity of 24% and receives 1200 mm of precipitation annually in the Local Government Area.[2]
Climate
In Kunchi, the year-round temperature is high and fluctuates between 23°F and 29°F, with rare exceptions when the temperature falls below 48°F or rises above 104°F. [3]
Economy
The trading industry in Kunchi Local Government Area is thriving, and the region is home to several marketplaces where a range of commodities are bought and sold, including the Mpape market. The region has a long history of agriculture as well; the Local Government Area is well-known for growing a variety of crops, including rice, millet, tomatoes, sorghum, and beans. Cattle ranching, ceramics, and leather production are some of the other significant economic activities in Kunchi Local Government Area.[2]
References
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ a b "Kunchi Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ "Weather Forecast Kunchi - Nigeria (Kano) : free 15 day weather forecasts". Weather Crave. 2024-08-17. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
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