Bakura is a

Local Government Area A local government area (LGA) is an administrative division of a country that a local government is responsible for. The size of an LGA varies by country but it is generally a subdivision of a federated state, state, province, division (politica ...

Zamfara State Zamfara (; ; Adlam script, Adlam: ) is a States of Nigeria, state in northwestern Nigeria. The capital of Zamfara state is Gusau and its current List of Governors of Zamfara State, governor is Dauda Lawal. Until 1996, the area was part of Soko ...

Nigeria Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of . With Demographics of Nigeria, ...

. Its headquarters are in the town of Bakura at in the north-east of the Local government area.

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It has an area of 1,366 km and a population of 186,905 at the 2006

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. The

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of the area is 892.

Toponym

The term ''Bakura'' originates from a Hausa saying: "an yi rabon kura; ka tafi Bakura, kura ta cinyaka da rana" (" ou saida hyena did the dividing;

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you went to Bakura ndthe hyena took a bite of you in broad daylight"). This saying refers to the revolt of Abd al-Salam of Kware in 1817, during which he accused

Usman dan Fodio Shehu Usman dan Fodio (; full name; 15 December 1754 – 20 April 1817). (Uthman ibn Muhammad ibn Uthman ibn Saalih ibn Haarun ibn Muhammad Ghurdu ibn Muhammad Jubba ibn Muhammad Sambo ibn Maysiran ibn Ayyub ibn Buba Baba ibn Musa Jokolli ibn ...

of unfairly distributing territory to his family after the Sokoto revolution, comparing it to a "hyena's share." The saying is intended to mock Abd al-Salam, as it reflects the irony of his situation. After engaging in battle with Sultan Bello's forces, Abd al-Salam fled to Bakura where he died from an arrow wound, and his dead body was devoured by

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s, thus reinforcing the reference to ''Bakura'' ('kura' meaning hyena in Hausa).

Geography

Bakura Local Government Area spans 1366 square kilometers, experiencing distinct dry and rainy seasons. The

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is recorded at 12 percent, with an average annual temperature estimated at 33 degrees Celsius.

Economy

Agriculture plays a vital role in Bakura Local Government Area's economy, complemented by prominent activities such as

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rearing, and

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. Additionally, the area boasts the substantial Bakolori Dam.

Climate

With

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s ranging from 62 °F to 103 °F, the climate has two distinct seasons: a scorching, oppressive rainy season with predominantly

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y skies, and a scorching, partly cloudy dry season.

Temperature

The temperature trend in Bakura is rising, with warmer years denoting a more hospitable climate and colder years denoting a less hospitable climate.

Wind

This section addresses the average wind characteristics, including both speed and direction, at a height of 10

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above the ground, covering a wide geographical area. It's important to note that local

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and other factors play a significant role in determining the wind conditions at specific locations, leading to variations in instantaneous wind

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and direction, which can be more erratic compared to the hourly averages. In Bakura, the average hourly wind speed undergoes noticeable seasonal fluctuations throughout the year. The windier period spans 7.7 months, starting from November 17 and lasting until July 8, featuring average wind speeds exceeding 8.2 miles per hour. January takes the title for being the windiest month in Bakura, with an average hourly wind speed of 10.9 miles per hour. Conversely, the calmer season stretches for 4.3 months, from July 8 to November 17. September stands out as the most tranquil month in Bakura, with an average hourly wind speed of 5.4 miles per hour. In this section, we examine the hourly average wind characteristics, including speed and direction, at an elevation of 10 meters above ground level. It's crucial to understand that the wind conditions experienced at specific locations are heavily influenced by local topography and various other factors, and the instantaneous wind speed and direction can exhibit more significant variations compared to the hourly averages. The average hourly wind speed in Bakura displays notable seasonal fluctuations over the course of the year. The windier period spans 7.7 months, starting from November 17 and concluding on July 8, with average wind speeds surpassing 8.2 miles per hour. January holds the distinction of being Bakura's windiest month, featuring an average hourly wind speed of 10.9 miles per hour. Conversely, the quieter period lasts for 4.3 months, occurring between July 8 and November 17. September stands out as the most peaceful month in Bakura, boasting an average hourly wind speed of 5.4 miles per hour.

Locality

Districts,Town and Villages under Bakura Local Government Area: * Bakura * Dakko * Damri * Dan Manau * Dankadu * Nasarawa * Rini * Yar Geda * Yar Kufoji * Birnin Tudu

References

{{LGAs and communities of Zamfara State Local Government Areas in Zamfara State