Bakura is a town and Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria.
It has an area of 1,366 km
Population Bakura has a population of 186,905 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 892.
History Bakura is one of the 14 local government area in Zamfara State, which was created out of Mafara local government area in 1991 by the military administration of General Ibrahim Babangida
Geography The LGA spans 1366 square kilometres or 527 square miles, experiencing distinct dry and rainy seasons. The humidity is recorded at 12 percent, with an average annual temperature estimated at 33 degrees Celsius or 91.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
Climate/Temperature With temperatures ranging from 62 °F to 103 °F, the climate has two distinct seasons: a scorching, oppressive rainy season with predominantly cloudy skies, and a scorching, partly cloudy dry season.
The temperature trend in Bakura is rising, with warmer years denoting a more hospitable climate and colder years denoting a less hospitable climate.
Economy Agriculture plays a vital role in Bakura Local Government Area's economy, complemented by prominent activities such as hunting, cattle rearing, and trade. Additionally, the area boasts the substantial Bakolori Dam.
Locality
Districts, Town and Villages under Bakura Local Government Area:
Bakura Dakko Damri Dan Manau Dankadu Nasarawa Rini Yar Geda Yar Kufoji Birnin Tudu
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