Alkaleri Postal Codes — Bauchi (Bauchi)

History of Alkaleri

Alkaleri local government area is situated in Bauchi state, northeast of Nigeria, and has its headquarters located in the town of Alkaleri. The main tribes in the local government area of Alkaleri include the Jarawa, Dugurawa, and the Labor Jaku while the local government comprises of several villages and towns such as Kumbala, Badara, Birim, Rahama, Wuki, Digare, and Badakoshi. The major religion practiced in the local government area of Alkaleri is Islam religion while Hausa is the commonly spoken language.

Popular festivals that are celebrated in Alkaleri local government include the Durbar and the Faluwala festivals while the local government area features some landmarks which include the very popular Yankari Games Reserve which shields a massive area measuring about 2,244 square kilometers.

Geography of Alkaleri

Alkaleri local government area has an estimated average temperature of about 34 degrees centigrade with 26 percent humidity. The local government covers a total area of about 5,918 km squared with the river of Gongola running through the LGA. Alkaleri local government has an average wind speed of about 8km/h while the area has two different seasons which are the rainy season and the dry season with the dry season lasting very long than the rainy season.

Economy of Alkaleri

Alkaleri local government area is known for the cultivation of crops, commerce and the rearing of animals. The area hosts popular markets such as the Muda Lawal market and the Alhaji Mohammed Central market that attract thousands of buyers and sellers both from the local government and also neighboring LGA.