Albasu

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

Albasu
LGA and town
Albasu Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 11°40′26″N 9°08′28″E
Country	Nigeria
State	Kano State
Area
• Total	398 km2 (154 sq mi)
Population  (2006 census)
• Total	190,153
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix	712
ISO 3166 code	NG.KN.AL

It has an area of 398 km² and a population of 190,153 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 712.^[1]

Geography

Albasu Local Government Area has a total size of 398 km³ and a 47% relative humidity. The area has an average temperature of 32 degrees Celsius, and the Albasu has two distinct seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. The dry season is frequently marked by intense heat and sunshine.^[2]

Religion

The residents of Albasu are majority Muslims with Christians minority.

Climate

Albasu has a Subtropical steppe climate (Classification: BSh) and is located at an elevation of None meters (0 feet) above sea level. The yearly temperature in the area is 31.44oC (88.59oF), which is 1.98% higher than the national average. Albasu gets about 50.92 millimeters (2.0 inches) of rain each year and has 64.41 wet days (17.65% of the time).^[3] In Albasu Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly overcast dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual temperature fluctuates between 54 °F and 102 °F; it is rarely lower or higher than 49 °F or 107 °F. With an average daily high temperature of 99 °F, the hot season spans 2.1 months, from March 16 to May 20. At an average high temperature of 100 °F and low temperature of 76 °F, May is the hottest month of the year in Albasu. With an average daily maximum temperature below 90 °F, the chilly season spans 1.8 months, from December 2 to January 28. January is the coldest month of the year in Albasu, with an average high temperature of 89 °F and low temperature of 55 °F.^[4]