6-577: Fune is a Local Government Area (LGA) in Yobe State , Nigeria . Its headquarters are in the town of Damagum in the southwest of the area on the A3 highway at 11°40′39″N 11°20′04″E / 11.67750°N 11.33444°E / 11.67750; 11.33444 . It has an area of 4,948 km and a population of 300,760 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 622. The northeasterly line of equal latitude and longitude passes through
12-545: Is the Komadugu Gana River. The average temperature in this area is approximately 34 °C . The primary economic activity in Fune LGA revolves around agriculture , encompassing the cultivation of various crops . Additionally, residents engage in the rearing of livestock such as cattle , goats , and donkeys . Trade plays a pivotal role in the local economy, with Fune LGA hosting several markets, including
18-571: Is the chief executive, and other elected members, who are referred to as councillors. Each LGA is further subdivided into a minimum of ten and a maximum of twenty wards. A ward is administered by a councillor, who reports directly to the LGA chairman. The councillors fall under the legislative arm of the Local Government , the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the state governments and
24-521: The 8,000-year-old Dufuna canoe was discovered in Fune, near the village of Dufuna and the Komadugu Gana River . This Yobe State , Nigeria location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Local Government Areas of Nigeria Nigeria has 774 local government areas (LGAs), each administered by a local government council consisting of a chairman, who
30-402: The area, including 11°30′00″N 11°30′00″E / 11.50000°N 11.50000°E / 11.50000; 11.50000 . Fune LGA occupies a total land area of 4,948 square kilometres . It experiences two distinct seasons: the dry season and the rainy season. During the dry season, the region is characterized by intense sunshine and elevated temperatures . Flowing through Fune LGA
36-435: The renowned Ngelzarma cattle market. Furthermore, the people of Fune LGA are involved in diverse economic pursuits, including hunting , pottery , and matmaking. The main settlement tribe of Fune local governments are Karai-karai , Kanuri , Bura-Pabir, Ngizim, and Fulani. The current emir of Fune is Alhaji (Dr.) Saleh Idriss Ibn Uthman with his palace situated at Damagum , the head quarterof Fune local government. In 1987,
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