Binji
Binji | |
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LGA and town | |
Coordinates: 13°13′N 4°55′E / 13.217°N 4.917°E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Sokoto State |
Area | |
• Total | 559 km2 (216 sq mi) |
Population (2006) | |
• Total | 105,027 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
3-digit postal code prefix | 853 |
ISO 3166 code | NG.SO.BI |
Binji is a Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Binji. It was originally established by the sons of the military commander Ali Jedo as a Ribat.[1]
It has an area of 559 km2 and a population of 105,027 at the 2006 census.[2] The postal code of the area is 853.[3]
The average annual temperature is 63°F; the wet season is humid, oppressive, and generally cloudy; and the dry season is hot, muggy, and partially cloudy.[4][5]
Throughout the month, Binji experiences a range of temperatures, the most prevalent being hot days and cool nights.[6]