Bogoro Postal Codes & Zip Codes List

DESCRIPTION OF BOGORO

History of Bogoro

Bogoro local government area is situated in Bauchi state which is found within the northeast of Nigeria. The Bogoro local government area comprises some towns and villages which include Gargare, Gambar Sabon Layi, Dashem, Bogoro, Bamin Kogi, Bar Arewa, Gwaranga, and Lusa. The headquarters of the area is located in the town of Bogoro while the population of the local government is not much compared to other of the state’s LGA inhabitants. The most populated tribes in Bogoro local government are the Hausa and the Fulani while Islam religion is the broadly practiced religion in the area. Hausa and Fufulde languages are the most commonly spoken languages in the area.

Geography of Bogoro

Bogoro local government area occupies a total area of about 894 square kilometers and has two different seasons which are the rainy season and the dry season. The humidity of the area averages about 12 percent while the total annual precipitation of the local government area is about 950 mm.

 Geographical coordinates           Latitude: 9.66852, Longitude: 9.60395

9° 40′ 7″ North, 9° 36′ 14″ East

Bogoro Altitude                688 m (2,257 ft)

Bogoro Climate Tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification: Aw)

Economy of Bogoro

Agriculture in the local government area of Bogoro is an important economic feature with a majority of the area’s dwellers engaging in Subsistence farming. Other important economic activities that are profitable in Bogoro local government area include blacksmithing, hunting, and cloth weaving. Trade also flourishes well in Bogoro local government with the area playing host to some markets which include the Gobia Cattle market.

Bauchi Geographical Description

Bauchi State is located in the northeastern part of Nigeria. It was created in 1976 when the former North-Eastern State was divided into three separate states. The state capital is Bauchi, and other major cities in the state include Azare, Jama'are, Misau, and Ningi.

Bauchi State covers an area of approximately 49,119 square kilometers. The state shares borders with six other states in Nigeria, including Jigawa to the northwest, Kano to the north, Kaduna to the west, Plateau to the southwest, Taraba to the southeast, and Gombe to the east.

The landscape of Bauchi State is diverse, with a mix of highlands, plateaus, and plains. The state is home to the Jos Plateau, which rises to an elevation of over 1,200 meters above sea level. The Yankari Game Reserve, one of the largest wildlife parks in Nigeria, is also located in Bauchi State. The park features a wide range of wildlife, including elephants, lions, baboons, and hyenas.

Bauchi State has a tropical climate, with temperatures averaging between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. The rainy season typically lasts from May to October, while the dry season runs from November to April. The state experiences occasional flooding during the rainy season, particularly in areas close to rivers and other water bodies.

Bauchi Economy

Bauchi State is known for its agricultural resources, including cotton, groundnuts, and yams, as well as its mineral resources such as limestone, clay, and gypsum. The state also has a diverse cultural heritage, with over 55 ethnic groups, including the Fulani, Hausa, Sayawa, and Tiv.

Bauchi State has a predominantly agrarian economy, with agriculture accounting for a significant portion of its GDP. The state's agricultural resources include cotton, groundnuts, yams, maize, rice, and sorghum. Bauchi State is also known for its livestock production, particularly cattle, sheep, and goats.

In addition to agriculture, Bauchi State has a growing mining sector, with significant deposits of limestone, clay, and gypsum. The state government has been working to attract investment in the mining sector and promote the development of industrial clusters around key mineral resources.

The state has also been making efforts to promote tourism, given its rich cultural heritage and natural resources such as the Yankari Game Reserve, one of the largest wildlife parks in Nigeria.

Despite these efforts, Bauchi State still faces significant challenges in terms of poverty, unemployment, and underdevelopment. The state government has been implementing a number of initiatives to address these challenges, including the Bauchi State Youth Employment and Social Support Operation and the Bauchi State Microfinance Agency, which provides loans and other financial services to small and medium-sized enterprises.

In recent years, Bauchi State has faced a number of challenges, including poverty, unemployment, and security issues related to the Boko Haram insurgency. The state government has been working to address these challenges and promote economic development through initiatives such as the Bauchi State Integrated Agricultural Development Project and the Bauchi State Microfinance Agency.