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Degema, Nigeria
LGA and town in Rivers State, Nigeria From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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[2] Degema is a Local Governments Area in Rivers State, Nigeria.[citation needed] Its headquarter is in the town of Degema.[3]
Degema is situated in Rivers State in the South South geo-political zone of Nigeria and has its headquarters in the town of Degema. The population of Degema Local Government Area is estimated at 138,941 inhabitants with the majority of the people residing there being members of the Degema and Ijaw tribal divisions. [citation needed]In the early 19th century, after slave trade it was a major exporter of kernels and palm oil and it is located in an area of mangroves, tropical forests and swamps.[4] The Ijaw and Degema dialects are widely spoken in the area while Christianity is the common religion practiced in the area. Degema is home to a number of festivals which includes the Agiri and Igugule festivals while the popular landmarks in the area includes the Degema General Hospital, Medium Security Custodial Center, Degema, Zonal Hospital Degema, RT Hon. Tonye E. Harry Stadium, A Comprehensive Health center.[5] It has an area of 1,011 km2 and a population of 249,773 at the 2006 census.[citation needed]
The postal code of the area is 504.[6] Degema shares border with Asari Toru to the North, Akuku-Toru to the west, Okrika and Bonny to the east, and a river to the south.
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Climate
Degema has a hot, humid climate that experiences uncomfortable weather all year round. The wet season is warm and cloudy. It rarely drops below 64 °F or rises beyond 90 °F throughout the year, usually fluctuating between 71 °F and 87 °F yearly.[7][8]
List of communities and towns in Degema LGA
The towns and villages that make up Degema LGA includes Degema, Bakana, Usokun-Degema, Ogurama, Tombia, Ke, Bille, Obuama and Bukuma.[9]
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