Summary
Gujba is a town and Local Government Area in Yobe State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are situated in Buni Yadi at 11°16′08″N 11°55′49″E / 11.26889°N 11.93028°E towards the south of the area; the eponymous town of Gujba lies in the north of the area. It has an area of 3,239 km2 (1,251 sq mi) and a population of 130,088 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 621. The town serves as the seat of the Gujba Emirate.[1]
Gujba | |
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  Gujba Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 11°29′52″N 11°55′51″E / 11.49778°N 11.93083°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Yobe State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Dala Mala Buni (APC) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,239 km2 (1,251 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 130,088 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 621 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.YO.GJ |
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Geography
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Located in the south of Yobe State, Nigeria, with its administrative centre in the north, lies the town and local government area of Gujba. It is the town's seat and has 130,088 residents.[citation needed] Climate editTemperatures in Gujba range from 58°F to 103°F, rarely dropping below 52°F or rising above 108°F, and there are hot, oppressive, generally gloomy rainy seasons and blistering, windy dry seasons.[2][3][4][5][6] Rainfall editGujba experiences extreme seasonal variation in monthly rainfall, with the most rainfall occurring in August and the least in January.[2][3] Humidity editDew point, which impacts perspiration evaporation and cooling, affects humidity comfort in Gujba. The 6.4-month period with the greatest humidity had the most humid days in August.[2][3] See also editReferences edit
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