2026/2027 IT Scholarship
Gamawa Postal Codes — Bauchi (Bauchi)
Maps & Location
Gamawa is located in Bauchi
THE DESCRIPTION OF GAMAWA
History of Gamawa
Gamawa local government area is situated in Bauchi state, northeast of Nigeria, and has its headquarters settled in the town of Gamawa. The local government shares borders with Yobe state and it consists of some villages and towns which include Gamawa and Gololo. The estimated population of Gamawa local government is more compared to some other LGA and the inhabitants with the most populous tribes in the area are the Hausa and Fulani. The Hausa and Fufulde languages are extensively spoken in the area while Islam is the most practiced religion in the area. The local government has an illustrious Emirate that is headed by an Emir who is supervising the area and acts as a traditional administrator of the area. Notable landmarks in Gamawa local government area include the palace of the Emir of Gamawa and the Government Secondary School Gamawa.
Geography of Gamawa
Gamawa local government covers a total area of about 2,925 square kilometers and witnesses two main seasons which are the dry and the rainy seasons. The average temperature of the area is calculated at 32 degrees centigrade while the humidity levels of the local government are at an average of about 24 percent.
Country, Nigeria; Gamawa Geographical coordinates, Latitude: 12.1333, Longitude: 10.5333 12° 7′ 60″ North, 10° 31′ 60″ East ; Gamawa Area, 292,500 hectares
Gamawa Climate: Semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification: BSh)
Gamawa Geographical coordinates Latitude: 12.1333, Longitude: 10.5333; 12° 7′ …
Gamawa Altitude: 345 m (1,132 ft)
Gamawa Area: 292,500 hectares; 2,925.00 km² (1,129.35 sq mi)
Economy of Gamawa
Gamawa local government area is known for the farming of a number of crops such as soyabeans, millet, guineacorn, and beans. Trade is also an important economic activity in the area with a number of markets domiciled in the LGA. Other important occupations engaged by the people of Gamawa LGA include hunting, cattle rearing, blacksmithing and textile weaving.