Tsafe (or Tsyahe) is a town and Local Government Area) in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Chafe town. It shares boundaries with Gusau Local Government Area to the northwest, west, and south, while its northeastern and eastern borders connect with Katsina state. The local government council oversees public administration within the area, and its legislative council formulates laws that govern the local government jurisdiction.
Geography Its coordinates are . It has an area of 1,698 km and a population of 266,008 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 880.
Climate In Tsafe, the dry season is partially cloudy and hot all year round, while the wet season is oppressive and generally cloudy. The average annual temperature ranges from 56 to 99 degrees Fahrenheit or 13 to 37.2 degrees Celsius, rarely falling below or rising over .
From 7 March to 5 May, the hot season, with an average daily high temperature exceeding , lasts for 1.9 months. With an average high of and low of , April is the hottest month of the year in Tsafe.
Between 8 July and 1 October, which is the length of the chilly season, the daily high temperature typically falls below . With an average low of and high of , January is the coldest month of the year in Tsafe.
Economy Tsafe Local Government Area serves as a center for the breeding and trading of various domestic animals like camels and donkeys. It is renowned for its thriving trade industry, hosting several markets where a diverse range of goods are exchanged. Additionally, the residents of Tsafe Local Government Area actively participate in activities such as pottery, blacksmithing, and agriculture.
Topography For the purposes of this report, Tsafe is located at a latitude of 11.958 degrees, a longitude of 6.921 degrees, and an elevation of .
The terrain within a 3.2-kilometre/2-mile radius of Tsafe exhibits significant fluctuations in elevation, with the highest point being above sea level and an average elevation of . Within a 177-kilometre/110-mile radius, there are also substantial elevation variations, totaling . Extending the range to 80 kilometres or 50 miles reveals notable elevation changes, amounting to .
The area within a 3.2-kilometre/2-mile radius of Tsafe predominantly comprises cropland (64%), grassland (15%), trees (11%), and shrubs (10%). Expanding the scope to a 16-kilometre/10-mile radius, the landscape consists of cropland (62%) and grassland (16%). When considering a 80-kilometre/50-mile radius, the land cover consists of cropland (65%) and grassland (14%).
Districts and Villages Tsafe Central Bilbis Chediya Danjibga/Kunchin kalgo Dauki Keta Kwaren Ganuwa Yandoton Daji YanKuzo A Yankuzo B YanWari
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