Makarfi | |
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LGA and town | |
Coordinates: 11°17′52″N 7°58′09″E / 11.2979°N 7.9691°E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Kaduna State |
Government | |
• Executive Chairman | Kabir Mayare |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Makarfi is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria.Its headquarters are in the town of Makarfi. The Local Government Council is chaired by Kabir Mayare.[1]
It has an area of 541 km2 and a population of 146,259 at the 2006 census.
The major economic activity of the Local Government is agriculture.
The postal code of the area is 812.[2]
The climate is oppressive, with a year-round temperature range of 53°F to 97°F, infrequently exceeding 102°F, and being primarily cloudy.[3]
With the mean annual temperature trending positively towards warmer conditions, Makarfi is experiencing a significant transition due to climate change.[4]