Katagum Postal Codes — Bauchi (Bauchi)

THE DESCRIPTION OF KATAGUM

History of Katagum

Katagum local government area is situated in Bauchi state, northeast Nigeria, and has its headquarters settled in the town of Azare. The local government is bordered by the Zaki and the Itas/Gadau LGAs and it is a part of the Katagum Emirate. The villages and towns that makeup Katagum local government include Maisango, Fatara, Dugunde, Azare, Chinade, and Garin-Bakake. The population of  Katagum LGA mis uch compared to other LGA inhabitants with the majority of the area’s dwellers being members of the Fulani, Hausa, and Gudurawa tribes. The Hausa language is one of the widely spoken languages in Katagum local government while the religions that are widely practiced in the area are Christianity and Islamic religions.

Geography of Katagum

Katagum local government covers a total area of about 1436 square kilometers and has an average temperature of about 32 degrees centigrade. Katagum local government area lies on the banks of the Jama’are River and has an average humidity level of about 30 percent. The calculated average wind speed in Katagum local government is put at 10 km/h. The record shows that Bauchi state is bounded by the states of Jigawa and Kano on the northwest; Kaduna on the west; Taraba, Plateau, and Gombe on the south; and also Yobe on the east. The highlands that are in the southwestern part of the state are an extension of the Jos Plateau.

Economy of Katagum

Cultivation of crops is an important aspect of the economy of Katagum local government with the area known for the cultivation of crops such as rice, sorghum, cowpea, millet, cotton, and groundnut. The LGA also has an active trade sector and hosts a number of markets such as the Maraban Liman market where different kinds of commodities are bought and sold. Other important economic activities engaged by the people of Katagum local government include hunting and blacksmithing.