Misau Postal Codes — Bauchi (Bauchi)

THE DESCRIPTION OF MISAU

Geography of Misau

Misau local government occupies a total area of about 1226 square kilometers and has an average temperature of about 32 degrees centigrade. The local government has the Misau River flowing through its territory with the average humidity level in the area calculated at 29 percent.

Region: kukadi B, Misau, Bauchi State, Nigeria. Latitude: 11° 18’ 49” N. Longitude: 10° 27’ 59” E. Lat/Long (dec):, 11.3137,10.46664.

Population: 13,957 (2016)

Mindat.org Region: Misau, Bauchi, Nigeria

Type: Seat of a second-order administrative division

Köppen climate type: BSh: Hot semi-arid (steppe) climate.

History of Misau

Misau local government area is situated in Bauchi state, the Northeast of Nigeria and has its headquarters settled in the town of Misau. Misau local government is home to the Misau Emirate and is made up of some of towns and villages such as Kafin Sule, Misau, Gilliri, Firko, Misau, and Yana. The inhabitants in the area are mainly members of the Hausa ethnic group. The commonly spoken language in the local government is Hausa while the religions of Christianity and Islam and are widely practiced in the area. Notable landmarks in Misau local government include the A.D Rufai College for Legal and Islamic studies and the Alhapri Farm Institute. Misau LGA was founded by Hamman Mangan who was ruling as an unofficial King for a period of 25 years at around 1850 AD.

 Economy of Misau

Agriculture is the major source of livelihood for the people of Misau local government with the area known for the farming of a number of crops such as cowpea, sorghum, millet, cotton, and groundnut. A number of domestic animals are reared and sold in the LGA such as cows, rams, goats and horses. Other important economic activities engaged by the people of Misau local government include cotton trade, weaving and dyeing, and craftsmanship.