Mashegu

LGA and town in Niger State, Nigeria
9°57′N 5°13′E / 9.950°N 5.217°E / 9.950; 5.217Country NigeriaStateNiger StateGovernment
 • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government CouncilShuaibu Haruna KulhoArea
 • Total9,182 km2 (3,545 sq mi)Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total215,022Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)3-digit postal code prefix
923
ISO 3166 codeNG.NI.MSMap

Mashegu is a Local Government Area in Niger State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Mashegu in the east of the area. Mashegu is bounded by the Niger River in the west and the Kaduna River in the northeast.

It has an area of 9,182 km2 and a population of 215,022 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 923.[1]

Climate

The area experiences seasonal temperature variations from 60°F to 97°F, with sporadic excursions below 54°F or above 103°F.[2]

Temperature

With a high of 95°F and a low of 76°F in April, Mashegu has variable average temperatures throughout the year.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  2. ^ a b "Mashegu Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
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