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Kaugama

Coordinates: 12°29′0″N 9°44′0″E / 12.48333°N 9.73333°E / 12.48333; 9.73333
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Kaugama
LGA and town
Kaugama is located in Nigeria
Kaugama
Kaugama
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 12°29′0″N 9°44′0″E / 12.48333°N 9.73333°E / 12.48333; 9.73333
Country Nigeria
StateJigawa State
Government
 • Local Government ChairmanIdris Matti(APC)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
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Kaugama is a Local Government Area in the north of Jigawa State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kaugama.

It has an area of 883 km2 and a population of 127,956 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 730.[1]

Climate

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A scorching, mostly cloudy dry season with temperatures between 59°F and 104°F alternates with a humid, oppressive wet season that is hot and humid.[2]

Air Pollution

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Kaugama faces air pollution from vehicles and dust, which pose significant health risks due to their small size and potential inhalation into the deepest parts of the lung.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  2. ^ "Kaugama Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  3. ^ "Air Quality & Pollen Forecast for Kaugama". meteoblue. Retrieved 2023-09-24.

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