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Makoda
Makoda (or Makuda) is a local government area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Koguna. It was carved out of Danbatta local government area. It has an area of 441 km2 and had a population of 222,399 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 702.[1] ClimateIn Makoda Local Government Area, the dry season is partly cloudy, the wet season is oppressive and mostly cloudy, and the weather is hot all year round. The average annual temperature fluctuates between 23°F and 24°F, seldom falling below 48°F or rising above 103°F.[2] GeographyMakoda Local Government Area has an average temperature of 33 degrees Celsius and a total area of 441 square kilometers. The average annual rainfall and average wind speed in Makoda Local Government Area are estimated to be 1100 mm and 11 km/h, respectively.[3] ReligionThe two main religions practice in makoda are Islam and Christianity. EconomyThe primary source of income for the residents of Makoda Local Government Area is farming, with a variety of commodities grown in considerable amounts there, including rice and tomatoes. Makoda Local Government Area has a thriving trade sector as well, with multiple marketplaces, including the Sabon Ruwa Central market, located there. The raising of livestock, hunting, and craft-making are among the other significant jobs held by residents of Makoda Local Government Area.[3] References
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