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Donga, Nigeria

Coordinates: 7°33′N 10°17′E / 7.550°N 10.283°E / 7.550; 10.283
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Donga, Nigeria
LGA
Donga, Nigeria is located in Nigeria
Donga, Nigeria
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 7°33′N 10°17′E / 7.550°N 10.283°E / 7.550; 10.283
Country Nigeria
StateTaraba State
Local Government HeadquartersDonga
Government
 • Traditional leaderHis Royal Highness Amb. Sanvala Varzoa Shimbura Gargbanyi II Gara Donga
Area
 • Total3,121 km2 (1,205 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total134,111
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
671
ISO 3166 codeNG.TA.DO
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Donga is a Local Government Area in Taraba State, Nigeria. It has its headquarters in the town of Donga on the Donga River at7°43′00″N 10°03′00″E / 7.71667°N 10.05000°E / 7.71667; 10.05000.

Geography

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Donga has an area of 3,121 km2 and also serves as the home of the Donga river which flows through the LGA. The average temperature of Donga is around 32°C while the humidity level of the LGA is an average of 17 percent.[1]

Climate

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The hottest and coldest months of Donga are March and December, respectively, with average high temperatures of under 85°F and low temperatures of under 65°F.[2][3] The hot season, which runs from February 5 to April 14, lasts for 2.3 months and with daily highs that average more than 91°F. March is the hottest month in Donga with an average high temperature of 93°F and low temperature of 74°F. The average daily maximum temperature during the 3.5-month cool season, which runs from June 24 to October 9, is below 85°F. December is the coldest month of the year in Donga, with an average high temperature of 86°F and low of 65°F.[2]

Population

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Donga has approximately 177, 900 population with the conglomeration of different tribes such as the Tiv, Chamba, the Ichen, the Hausa and the Fulani.[4][5]

Religion

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The most widely practiced religions in Donga are Islam and Christianity.[6]

Occupation

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The occupation of most of the inhabitants are farming, hunting, fishing, cattle rearing and trading.[5]

Postal Code

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The postal code of the area is 671.[7]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "Donga Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Donga Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  3. ^ Atlas, Weather. "Yearly & Monthly weather - Donga, Nigeria". Weather Atlas. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Donga (Local Government Area, Nigeria) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Donga Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  6. ^ "Trying times in Taraba". Daily Trust. 12 April 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  7. ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 20 October 2009.