Darazo Postal Codes — Bauchi (Bauchi)

THE DESCRIPTION OF DARAZO

Geography of Darazo

Darazo local government area sits on a total area of about 3,015 square kilometers and it witnesses two main seasons every year which are the dry season and the rainy season. The average temperature of Darazo local government is calculated at 32 degrees centigrade while the calculation of total annual precipitation level of the area is about 1190 mm of rainfall.

Darazo Geography

Latitude: 10.998, Longitude: 10.4103 10° 59′ 53″ North, 10° 24′ 37″ East · 301,500 hectares 3,015.00 km² (1,164.10 sq mi) · 501 m (1,644 ft).

Darazo Altitude: 501 m (1,644 ft)

Darazo Area: 301,500 hectares; 3,015.00 km² (1,164.10 sq mi)

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

Darazo Geographical coordinates Latitude: 10.998, Longitude: 10.4103; 10° 59′

History

Darazo local government area is situated in Bauchi state, the Northeast of Nigeria and has its headquarters sited in the town of Darazo. The local government comprises some towns and villages which include Wahu, Jimbim, Gabarin, Gabchiyari, Lago, Yautare, Tauya, and Sade. The population of Darazo local government is calculated to have more inhabitants than some other area with the majority of the area’s inhabitants being members of the Hausa ethnic group. The languages that are commonly spoken in Darazo local government include the Zumbum and Hausa languages while Christianity and Islam are the widely practiced religions in the LGA. Popular festivals held in Darazo local government include the Sharewa cultural festival while one of the important landmarks in the area is the Darazo General hospital.

ECONOMY OF DARAZO

Farming is the major economic activity in Darazo local government with a number of crops grown in the area. Other important enterprises for economic purpose engaged by the dwellers of the local government include pottery, leather works, hunting and trade.