Batsari
Batsari | |
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LGA and town | |
  Batsari Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°45′10″N 7°14′31″E / 12.75278°N 7.24194°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Katsina State |
| Established | 1989 [1] |
| Government | |
| • Chairman | Lawal Musa (Aganku) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,107 km2 (427 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 208,978 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 820 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KT.BTR |
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Batsari is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in the town of Batsari.
It has an area of 1,107 km2 and a population of 208,978 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 820.[1]
Climatic Condition
Intense wet season with mostly cloudy skies, dry season with partly cloudy skies, and fluctuating temperatures are all year round in Batsari.[2][3][4]
Geography
Batsari Local Government Area spans across a total expanse of 1,107 square kilometers and experiences two separate seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. Batsari LGA typically has elevated temperatures and predominantly dry conditions. The average temperature in Batsari LGA is 36 degrees Celsius, and the terrain is marked by extensive arid lands and limited vegetation.[1]
Economy
Cattle rearing and trading are widely embraced economic activities in Batsari Local Government Area. Additionally, other prevalent economic endeavors in Batsari LGA encompass hunting, agriculture, and pottery. Commerce is also a significant aspect of Batsari LGA, with the region hosting various markets that serve as venues for the exchange of a wide range of goods.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ a b "Batsari Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ^ "Batsari, Katsina, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data". tcktcktck.org. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ^ "Batsari, Katsina, Nigeria - City, Town and Village of the world". en.db-city.com. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
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