Dekina

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Dekina is a local government area in Kogi State, Nigeria on the A233 highway in the Middle Belt area at 7°41′41″N7°01′20″E / 7.69472°N 7.02222°E / 7.69472; 7.02222. The northeasterly line of equal latitude and longitude passes through the southeast of the LGA.

It has an area of 2,461 km2 (950 sq mi) and a population of 260,312 at the 2006 census.[1]

The postal code of the area is 272.[2]

Climatic Condition

With a year-round temperature range of 18 °C (64 °F) to 34 °C (93 °F) and a wet season marked by overcast skies and a dry season marked by humid skies, the climate is hot and oppressive.[3][4]

Economy

Dekina Local Government Area is home to a variety of crops, including cocoyam, cassava, and yam. Numerous mineral mines and trade, with multiple markets in the area where a wide range of commodities are bought and sold, are two other significant economic activity in the area.[5]

References

  1. ↑HASC, population, area and Headquarters Statoids
  2. ↑"Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
  3. ↑"Dekina Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
  4. ↑"Dekina, Kogi, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data". tcktcktck.org. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
  5. ↑"Dekina Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 26 October 2023.

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