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THE DESCRIPTION OF JAMA'ARE

Geography of Jama’are

Jama’are local government settles on a total area of about 493 square kilometers and has an average temperature of about 31 degrees centigrade. The popularly known Jama’are river flows through the area with the average humidity level of the area calculated at 41 percent. The average wind speed in Jama’are local government is estimated at about 12 km/h.

Geographical location: Jamaare, Bauchi, Nigeria, Africa

Geographical coordinates: 11° 40’ 0” North, 9° 55’ 53” East.

Geographic Information regarding the City of Jama’are

Jama’are Geographical coordinates   

 Latitude: 11.6691, Longitude: 9.92896

11° 40′ 9″ North, 9° 55′ 44″ East

Jama’are Altitude            392 m (1,286 ft)

Jama’are Climate             Semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification: BSh)

History of Jama’are

Jama’are local government area is located in Bauchi state, northeast of Nigeria with its headquarters settled in Jama’are town. The local government hosts the illustrious Jama’are Emirate and it is made up of some towns and villages which include Jurara, Jeji, Dogon, Hanafari, Galdimari, and Jama’are. The estimated population of Jama’are LGA is much as censored and the inhabitants with the most prominent tribe in the area are the Fulani. The Hausa language and the Fufulde language are the commonly spoken languages in the area while the religions of Christianity and Islam are widely practiced in the local government. Important landmarks in the area include the General Hospital Jama’are and the Bauchi state University’s faculty of Agriculture.

Economy of Jama’are

Farming is the main occupation and contributes to the economy of Jama’are LGA with crops such as millet, cowpea, cotton, sorghum, and onions grown in the area. Also, they rear a number of domestic animals such as goats, rams, and cattle in Jama’are LGA. Other important economic enterprises engaged by the people of Jama’are local government include hunting, trade, and the weaving and dyeing of cotton.

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.