Degema is a Local Governments Area in

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. Its

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is in the town of Degema. Degema is situated in Rivers State in the

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geo-political zone of Nigeria and has its headquarters in the town of Degema. The

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of Degema Local Government Area is estimated at 138,941 inhabitants with the majority of the people residing there being members of the Degema and

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tribal divisions. In the early 19th century, after

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it was a major exporter of kernels and palm oil and it is located in an area of

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s and

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s. The

and Degema

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s are widely spoken in the area while

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is the common religion practiced in the area. Degema is home to a number of festivals which includes the Agiri and Igugule festivals while the popular

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s in the area includes the Degema General Hospital, Medium Security Custodial Center, Degema, Zonal Hospital Degema, RT Hon. Tonye E. Harry Stadium, A Comprehensive Health center. It has an area of 1,011 km and a population of 249,773 at the 2006 census. The

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of the area is 504. Degema shares border with Asari Toru to the North, Akuku-Toru to the west,

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and Bonny to the east, and a river to the south.

Climate

Degema has a hot, humid climate that experiences uncomfortable weather all year round. The wet season is warm and cloudy. It rarely drops below 64 °F or rises beyond 90 °F throughout the year, usually fluctuating between 71 °F and 87 °F yearly.

List of communities and towns in Degema LGA

The towns and villages that make up Degema LGA includes Degema, Bakana, Usokun-Degema, Ogurama, Tombia, Ke, Bille, Obuama and Bukuma.

References

Local Government Areas in Rivers State Populated coastal places in Rivers State 1967 establishments in Nigeria 1960s establishments in Rivers State {{RiversNG-geo-stub