Kafin Hausa | |
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LGA and town | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Jigawa State |
Government | |
• Local Government Chairman | Muhammad Saminu Yahaya (APC) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Kafin Hausa is a Local Government Area of Jigawa State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kafin Hausa.
It has an area of 1,380 km2 and a population of 271,058 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 731.[1]
The Hausa language and Fulani language, now extinct, were formerly spoken in Kafin Hausa.[2]
In Kafin Hausa, the wet and dry seasons are hot and humid, with temperatures ranging from 58°F to 104°F and infrequently dropping below 53°F or rising over 108°F.[3]
Due to the negative effects of these particles, which are created when gases from vehicles undergo chemical reactions, Kafin Hausa is subject to particulate matter and desert dust forecasts, which are a serious public health concern.[4][5][6]