Kirfi Postal Codes & Zip Codes List

THE DESRIPTION OF KIRFI

History of Kirfi

Kirfi local government area is located within Bauchi state, northeast of Nigeria, and has its headquarters settled in the town of Kirfin kasa. The local government is bordered by parts of Gombe state while the LGA is made up of a number of villages and towns such as Shango, Harda, Danonguza, Arawa, Jabba, Wanka, Kaloma, and Bage. The estimated population of Kirfi local government is calculated with more inhabitants of the area’s dwellers consisting major of members of the Bure and the Hausa ethnic groups. The Hausa language is widely spoken in Kirfi local government while Christianity and Islam are the widely practiced religions in the LGA.                   

Geography of Kirfi

Kirfi local government settles on a total area of about 2,371 square kilometers and has an average temperature of about 32 degrees centigrade. The average humidity level in Kirfi local government area is calculated at 30 percent while the total precipitation in the area is calculated at an estimate of 1050 mm of rainfall per annum.

Geographic Information regarding the City of Kirfi

Kirfi Geographical coordinates   Latitude: 10.4, Longitude: 10.4

10° 24′ 0″ North, 10° 24′ 0″ East

Kirfi Area             237,100 hectares

2,371.00 km² (915.45 sq mi)

Kirfi Altitude       347 m (1,138 ft)

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

Economy of Kirfi

Kirfi local government has a wealthy agricultural heritage with the area known for the farming of a number of crops including rice, watermelons, millet, and sorghum. The area is also a trade hub with the local government hosting a number of markets where they have varieties of goods and services exchanged. Other vital economic enterprises engaged in by the people of Kirfi local government include rearing of animals, hunting, and pottery.

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.