Kebbe

For the food, see Kibbeh. For the weightlifter, see Adrian Kebbe.

Kebbe is a Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kebbe. The LGA shares a border with Zamfara State in the east and Kebbi State in the south and west.

Kebbe
LGA and town
Kebbe
Coordinates: 12°08′N 4°44′E
Country	Nigeria
State	Sokoto State
Government
• Local Government Chairman	Abdullahi Yarima Kebbe [1]
Area
• Total	2,618 km2 (1,011 sq mi)
Population  (2006)
• Total	124,658
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix	850
ISO 3166 code	NG.OG.KE

It has an area of 2,618 km² (1,011 sq mi) and a population of 124,658 at the 2006 census.^[2]

The postal code of the area is 850.^[3]

Climate

The climate features a hot, unpleasant rainy season with predominantly cloudy skies and a blistering, partly cloudy dry season with temperatures ranging from 65°F to 103°F.^[4][5]