Makarfi

Makarfi is a Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria.Its headquarters are in the town of Makarfi. The Local Government Council is chaired by Kabir Mayare.^[1]

Makarfi
LGA and town
Makarfi
Coordinates: 11.2979°N 7.9691°E / 11.2979; 7.9691
Country	Nigeria
State	Kaduna State
Government
• Executive Chairman	Kabir Mayare
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)

It has an area of 541 km² and a population of 146,259 at the 2006 census.

The major economic activity of the Local Government is agriculture.

The postal code of the area is 812.^[2]

Geography

Makarfi Local Government Area has an average temperature of 32 degrees Celsius and a total area of 541 square kilometers. The average humidity in the LGA is 29%, and it is located in the Sudan Savannah zone.^[3]

Climate

The climate is oppressive, with a year-round temperature range of 53°F to 97°F, infrequently exceeding 102°F, and being primarily cloudy.^[4]

With the mean annual temperature trending positively towards warmer conditions, Makarfi is experiencing a significant transition due to climate change.^[5]

Average Temperature

The hottest month in Makarfi is April, with an average high temperature of 96°F and low temperature of 70°F. The cool season lasts for 2.7 months, from July 7 to September 29, with an average daily high temperature below 85°F. January is the coldest month in Makarfi, with an average low temperature of 54°F and high of 84°F. The hot season lasts for 1.9 months, from March 9 to May 5, with an average daily high temperature above 94°F.^[4][6]

Administrative Subdivisions

1. Makarfi Ward.
2. Tudun Wada Ward.
3. Gazara Ward.
4. Danguziri Ward.
5. Gimi Ward.
6. Nasarawan Doya Ward.
7. Mayere Ward.
8. Gubuchi Ward.
9. Gwanki Ward.
10. Dandamisa ward.