Rabah

Rabah is a Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Rabah.

Rabah
LGA and town
Rabah is located in Nigeria
Rabah
Rabah
Coordinates: 13°7′N 5°31′E
Country Nigeria
StateSokoto State
Area
  Total2,433 km2 (939 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 Census)
  Total149,165
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
842
ISO 3166 codeNG.SO.RA

It has an area of 2,433 km2 and a population of 149,165 at the 2006 census.[1]

The postal code of the area is 842.[2]

Rabah was the home town of Sir Ahmadu Bello the first Premier of Northern Nigeria. He succeeded his father as the head of Rabah District in 1934. It also is an Arabic name (Rabah)

Climate

The climate has a sweltering, cloudy dry season with temperatures ranging from 62°F to 104°F, as well as a hot, oppressive wet season with mostly cloudy skies.[3][4]

Temperature

The average temperature in Rabah is 80°F at lows and 104°F at highs, with April being the hottest month.[3]

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