Giade, Bauchi - Postal code - 750105

THE DESCRIPTION OF GIADE

Geography of Giade

Giade local government covers a total area of about 668 square kilometers and has an average temperature of about 32 degrees centigrade. The total precipitation in the area is calculated at an average of about 1000 mm of rainfall per annum. The average wind speed in the local government of Giade is 10 km/h.

Geography ; Latitude: 11.4065, Longitude: 10.2834 11° 24′ 23″ North, 10° 17′ 0″ East · 439 m (1,440 ft) · Semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification: …

Giade Geographical coordinates: Latitude: 11.4065, Longitude: 10.2834; 11° 24′ 2

Giade Altitude: 439 m (1,440 ft)

Giade Climate: Semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification: BSh)

History of Giade

Giade local government area is situated in Bauchi state, northeast of Nigeria, and has its headquarters settled in the town of Giade. Some towns and villages make up Giade local government which includes Isawa, Chinkani, Zabi, Unguwar zailani, Kafin hardo, Shadiri, Zirrami, and Zindiri. The estimated population of Giade LGA is more compared to some other LGA and inhabitants with the prominent tribes in the area are the Hausa and the Fulani. The Hausa and Fufulde languages are widely spoken in the area while islam religion is commonly practiced in the area.

Giade Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria became local government in the year 1996.

Economy of Giade

Farming is known to be the major occupation of the people of Giade local government with Crops such as soya beans, millet, guinea corn, and potatoes grown in the area. The LGA is also a hub for animal rearing such as cows, rams, and horses reared in the local government area. The local government of Giade also hosts several markets where a wide variety of commodities are sold and bought. Other important economic activities engaged by the inhabitants of Giade local government include woodwork, hunting, and blacksmithing