Malumfashi

Malumfashi (or Malum Fashi) is a local government in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in the town of Malumfashi.

Malumfashi
LGA and town
Malumfashi is located in Nigeria
Malumfashi
Malumfashi
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 11°48′N 7°37′E
Country Nigeria
StateKatsina State
Established1975
Government
 • ChairmanDr. Aminu Garba Waziri
Area
 • Total674 km2 (260 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total182,920
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
822
ISO 3166 codeNG.KT.MF

It has an area of 674 km2 and a population of 182,920 at the 2006 census. The current chairman of the local government is Alhaji Muktar Ammani and Justice Saddiq Abdullahi Mahuta is the Galadiman Katsina and District Head of Malumfashi.

The postal code of the area is 822.[1]

The representative of the House of Representatives for the Malum Fashi/Kafur constituency is Ibrahim Babangida Mahuta.[2]

Climate

A hot season lasts 1.9 months in Malumfashi, with average highs over 95°F, and a cool season lasts 2.7 months, with average lows below 86°F. All through the year, the average temperature changes.[3]

Geography of malumfashi

Malumfashi Local Government Area covers 674 square kilometers and maintains an average temperature of 33 degrees Celsius. It goes through two primary seasons, namely the dry and rainy seasons. During the dry season, the weather in this region is characterized by high temperatures and humidity.[4]

Economy Of Malumfashi

Agriculture plays a vital role in the economy of Malumfashi Local Government Area, where a wide range of crops is cultivated. Additionally, the LGA serves as a central location for the breeding and trade of various domestic animals, including rams, cows, and camels. Malumfashi Local Government Area is also a bustling center for commerce, boasting several markets where a diverse array of goods are exchanged.[5]

Notable people

References
  1. "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  2. "Deputy Minority Whip retains Katsina South senatorial seat". 30 March 2015.
  3. "Malumfashi Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  4. "Malumfashi Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  5. "Malumfashi Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-10-25.

.Malumfashi has a good population of native Hausa Christians. They live in peace with their Hausa Muslim neighbors and relatives.

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