Talata Mafara | |
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LGA and town | |
Coordinates: 12°21′N 6°04′E / 12.350°N 6.067°E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Zamfara State |
Area | |
• Total | 1,430 km2 (550 sq mi) |
Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 215,178 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
3-digit postal code prefix | 892 |
ISO 3166 code | NG.ZA.TM |
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Talata Mafara is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Talata Mafara, about 15 km from the Bakolori Dam on the Sokoto River12°34′00″N 6°04′00″E / 12.56667°N 6.06667°E. The town lies on the southern edge of the major irrigation project fed by the dam.[1] The town is the birthplace of Yahaya Abdulkarim, governor of Sokoto State from January 1992 to November 1993.[2]
It has an area of 1,430 km2 (550 sq mi) and a population of 215,178 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 892.[3]
Climate
The dry season in Talata Mafara is oppressively hot and partially cloudy, whereas the wet season is oppressively hot and generally cloudy. The average annual temperature ranges from 61 to 103 degrees Fahrenheit, rarely falling below 56 or rising over 107.[4] https://weatherspark.com/y/53008/Average-Weather-in-Talata-Mafara-Nigeria-Year-Round