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Guma Postal Codes — Benue (Benue)
| Location | City/LGA | States or Territories | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daudu | Guma | Benue | facility | 970004 |
| Atawa | Guma | Benue | rural | 970102 |
| Gyushage | Guma | Benue | rural | 970102 |
| Jugudu | Guma | Benue | rural | 970102 |
| Ikoanenge | Guma | Benue | rural | 970103 |
| Ortserga | Guma | Benue | rural | 970103 |
| Tse-Tule | Guma | Benue | rural | 970103 |
| Uikpam | Guma | Benue | rural | 970103 |
| Antso | Guma | Benue | rural | 970104 |
| Cheakiyne | Guma | Benue | rural | 970104 |
| Gogo | Guma | Benue | rural | 970104 |
| Ichergbe | Guma | Benue | rural | 970104 |
| Ijoh | Guma | Benue | rural | 970104 |
| Iye | Guma | Benue | rural | 970104 |
| Kaseyo | Guma | Benue | rural | 970104 |
| Peregh | Guma | Benue | rural | 970104 |
| Torkula | Guma | Benue | rural | 970104 |
| Toura | Guma | Benue | rural | 970104 |
| Tse-Akenyi | Guma | Benue | rural | 970104 |
| Ubo | Guma | Benue | rural | 970104 |
| Ukaa | Guma | Benue | rural | 970104 |
| Umenger | Guma | Benue | rural | 970104 |
| Yeshewe | Guma | Benue | rural | 970104 |
| Nalegh | Guma | Benue | rural | 970105 |
| Talvough | Guma | Benue | rural | 970105 |
| Yogbo | Guma | Benue | rural | 970105 |
| Achakpa | Guma | Benue | rural | 9710106 |
| Anakuma | Guma | Benue | rural | 9710106 |
| Angudu | Guma | Benue | rural | 9710106 |
| Daudu | Guma | Benue | rural | 9710106 |
Maps & Location
Guma is located in Benue
THE DESCRIPTION OF GUMA
History of Guma
Guma local government area was inducted in May 1989 by the Makurdi local government.
Guma local government is situated in Benue state, the North-central of Nigeria, and has its headquarters settled in the town of Gbajimba. Guma local government is bordered by Makurdi, Logo, Tarka, and Doma LGAs. Guma local government originates its name from the River Guma and it is made up of several villages and towns which include Abinsi, Kase-you, Daudu, Mbasombo, Torkula, Gbajimba, Kaambe, and Ndzorov. The inhabitants of have vast majority of the area’s populace are members of the Tiv ethnic division. The Tiv language is widely spoken in the area while Christianity is the extensively practiced religion in the area.
Geography of Guma
Guma local government covers a total area of about 2,882 square kilometers and has the Guma River flowing through the territories. The average temperature of Guma local government is about 29 degrees centigrade while the total precipitation of the local government area is at an average of about 1,850 mm of rainfall per annum. The humidity level of the Guma local government averages about 61 percent
Guma Geography; Latitude: 7.8233, Longitude: 8.86324 7° 49′ 24″ North, 8° 51′ 48″ East · 109 m (358 ft) Tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification: …
Guma Altitude: 109 m (358 ft)
Guma Geographical coordinates: Latitude: 7.8233, Longitude: 8.86324; 7° 49′ 24″ …
Guma Climate: Tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification: Aw)
Economy of Guma
Crop cultivation is the major occupation of the people of Guma local government with a plethora of crops such as yam, rice, cassava, and maize grown in fairly large quantities within the LGA. The area is also rich in mineral resources such as zinc, salt, and byrite. Guma local government also hosts several markets such as the Agasha and Abinsi markets where a variety of commodities are sold and bought. Other important economic activities practiced by the inhabitants of Guma local government include blacksmithing and carpentry.