Lafiya-Lamurde | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
| Nickname: Jigawa | |
| Motto(s): Fish and rice is to grow our economy | |
  Lafiya-Lamurde | |
| Coordinates: 9°36′N 11°47′E / 9.600°N 11.783°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Adamawa State |
| Government | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 418 sq mi (1,083 km2) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
| • Total | 171,600 |
| • Density | 410/sq mi (160/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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Lamurde is a town and Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria inhabited predominantly by the Bwatiye (Bachama) people.
The Lamurde Local Government was established on December 14, 1996, from the local government of Numan. Numerous local government areas in the state shares borders with it, including Taraba state to the west, Guyuk and Shelleng local government areas to the east, Gombe State to the north, and Numan local government to the south. The local government area is 1098 square kilometers in size, and it is located roughly between latitudes 10 24" west and 12 45" east, as well as 90 39" north and 90 11" south. The local government's population was 111.252 according to the 2006 census. Bwatiye (Bachama and Bata), Chobbo, Kwah, Waja, Lunguda, Mwana, Dadiya, Jenjo, Hausa, and Fulani are the ethnic groups present in the region.[2]
The rainy season in Lamurde is hot, humid, and overcast, whereas the dry season is hot and partially cloudy. Throughout the year, the temperature normally ranges from 61°F to 101°F, with temperatures rarely falling below 56°F or rising over 107°F.[3] [4]
Air pollution, including dust from vehicles, poses a significant threat to public health, as it can be harmful and inhaled into the deepest parts of the lung.[5][6][7]