Dandi is a

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(LGA) in

Kebbi State Kebbi State (; Fulfulde: Leydi Kebbi 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤳𞤫𞤦𞥆𞤭) is a state in northwestern Nigeria, bordered to the east and north by the states of Sokoto and Zamfara, and to the south by Niger State while its western border ...

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. Its headquarters are in the town of

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. Dandi LGA is home to approximately 135,891 residents, predominantly belonging to the Dendi ethnic sub-division of the Zarm-Songhai peoples. It is bordered by Niger Republic, Bunza Local Government Area, and the

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. The primary language spoken is Hausa, and Islam is the prevalent religion. Noteworthy festivals in Dandi LGA comprise the Zaro festival and the Kamba fishing festival. It has an area of 2,003 km and in 2006

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the

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rise to 144,273. The

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of the area is 862.

Districts and Villages

Districts, Towns, Villages under Dandi Local Government Area: * Bani-zumbu * Maigwaza * Kamba * Buma * Danyaku * Dole Kaina * Fana * Fingilla * Galaru * Geza * Kokani * Kuka * Kutu Kullu * Kwakwaba * Kyengakwai * Maidaji * Maigwaza * Nayalwa * Rundu Bussa * Shiko * Tungar Rogo * Unguwar Rafi

Climatic Condition

The environment is changing significantly due to climate change, with different parts of the world being affected differently.

Economy

Agriculture plays a vital role in the livelihoods of Dandi Local Government Area residents, encompassing the cultivation of diverse

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s. The region's economic activities also encompass fishing,

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, and trade, facilitated by numerous markets within the Local Government Area where a wide array of goods and services are exchanged between buyers and sellers.

References

Local Government Areas in Kebbi State {{kebbi-geo-stub