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23-515: Katsina is a Local Government Area and the capital city of Katsina State , in northern Nigeria . Located some 260 kilometres (160 mi) east of the city of Sokoto and 135 kilometres (84 mi) northwest of Kano , close to the border with Niger Republic, in 2016, Katsina's estimated population was estimated at 429,000. The city is the centre of an agricultural region production of groundnuts , cotton , hides, millet and guinea corn and also has mills for producing peanut oil and steel, it

46-462: A tropical savanna climate or a humid subtropical climate . These climates tend to have hot, or sometimes extremely hot, summers and warm to cool winters, with some to minimal precipitation. Hot semi-arid climates are most commonly found around the fringes of subtropical deserts. Hot semi-arid climates are most commonly found in Africa , Australia , and South Asia . In Australia, a large portion of

69-603: A local government council consisting of a chairman, who 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

92-434: A location has a semi-arid climate, the precipitation threshold must first be determined. The method used to find the precipitation threshold (in millimeters): If the area's annual precipitation in millimeters is less than the threshold but more than half or 50% the threshold, it is classified as a BS (steppe, semi-desert, or semi-arid climate). Furthermore, to delineate hot semi-arid climates from cold semi-arid climates,

115-409: A mean annual temperature of 18 °C (64.4 °F) is used as an isotherm. A location with a BS -type climate is classified as hot semi-arid ( BSh ) if its mean temperature is above this isotherm, and cold semi-arid ( BSk ) if not. Hot semi-arid climates (type "BSh") tend to be located from the high teens to mid-30s latitudes of the tropics and subtropics , typically in proximity to regions with

138-881: A significant environmental challenge in Katsina State, affecting socio-economic life and hindering basic human needs. Water went away in Katsina City during a flood, causing two people to be swept away from their homes in the nearby town of Sabon Ungwa. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Katsina has a hot semi-arid climate , abbreviated BSh on climate maps. Katsina State usually record zero average rainfall from November to March; 1, 9 and 41 mm (0.04, 0.35 and 1.61 in) in April, May and June respectively; and 85, 119, 40 and 8 mm (3.35, 4.69, 1.57 and 0.31 in) for

161-421: Is given by the Köppen climate classification , which treats steppe climates ( BSh and BSk ) as intermediates between desert climates (BW) and humid climates (A, C, D) in ecological characteristics and agricultural potential. Semi-arid climates tend to support short, thorny or scrubby vegetation and are usually dominated by either grasses or shrubs as they usually cannot support forests. To determine if

184-412: Is traditionally known as 'Gidan Korau' (House of Korau). It is one of the oldest and among the first generation palaces, along with Daura , Kano and Zazzau . The palace was encircled with a rampart, 'Ganuwar Gidan Sarki' (which is now gone). The main gate which leads to the palace is known as 'Kofar Soro', while the gate at the backyard is called 'Kofar Bai' (now gone). The Emir's residential quarters at

207-755: The ABC Islands , the rain shadows of Hispaniola 's mountain ranges in the Dominican Republic and Haiti , parts of the Southwestern United States including California's Central Valley , and sections of South America such as the sertão , the Gran Chaco , and the poleward side of the arid deserts, where they typically feature a Mediterranean precipitation pattern, with generally rainless summers and wetter winters. They are also found in few areas of Europe surrounding

230-491: The Gobarau Minaret , a 15-metre (50 ft) tower made from mud and palm branches. The Katsina Royal Palace, known as Gidan Korau, is a huge complex located in the centre of the ancient city. It is a symbol of culture, history and traditions of 'Katsinawa'. According to historical account, it was built in 1348 CE by Muhammadu Korau, who is believed to have been the first Muslim King of Katsina. This explains why it

253-599: The Mediterranean Basin . In Europe, BSh climates are predominantly found in southeastern Spain . It can also be found primarily in parts of south Greece but also in marginal areas of Thessaloniki and Chalkidiki in north Greece , most of Formentera , marginal areas of Ibiza and marginal areas of Italy in Sicily , Sardinia and Lampedusa . Cold semi-arid climates (type "BSk") tend to be located in elevated portions of temperate zones generally from

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276-523: The Outback surrounding the central desert regions lies within the hot semi-arid climate region. In South Asia, both India and parts of Pakistan experience the seasonal effects of monsoons and feature short but well-defined wet seasons , but are not sufficiently wet overall to qualify as either a tropical savanna or a humid subtropical climate. Hot semi-arid climates can be also found in parts of North America , such as most of northern Mexico ,

299-580: The 17th to the 18th century, Katsina was the commercial heart of Hausaland and became the largest of the seven Hausa city-states. Katsina was conquered by the Fulani during the Fulani War in 1807. In 1903, the Emir, Abubakar dan Ibrahim, accepted British rule, which continued until Nigerian independence from Britain in 1960. The city's history of western-style education dates back to the early 1950s, when

322-465: The epicenter of the Palace is a large compound built in the typical traditional architectural style. There are mainly two Religions existing in katsina, which are; Katsina State has 34 local governments. The local governments area of Katsina is an area of 142 km, with a population of 429,000 as of 2016. The local government are as follows: Source: Katsina culture and history board, office of

345-408: The first middle school in northern Nigeria was established ( Katsina Teachers College ). There are now several institutions of higher learning, including two universities: Umaru Musa Yar'adua University and the private Alqalam University , a polytechnic Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic and a Federal College of Education, Katsina . The city of Katsina is also home to an 18th-century mosque featuring

368-525: The mid-30s to low 50s latitudes, typically bordering a humid continental climate or a Mediterranean climate . They are also typically found in continental interiors some distance from large bodies of water. Cold semi-arid climates usually feature warm to hot dry summers, though their summers are typically not quite as hot as those of hot semi-arid climates. Unlike hot semi-arid climates, areas with cold semi-arid climates tend to have cold and possibly freezing winters. These areas usually see some snowfall during

391-572: The mildest average high temperature of 31.4 °C or 88.5 °F. The table below contains the highest temperature each month from 1985 to 2017. Source: Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Katsina, 2021 January is usually the coldest month of the year in Katsina having the lowest average low temperatures of 14.7 °C or 58.5 °F. Source: Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Katsina 2021 Local Government Areas of Nigeria Nigeria has 774 local government areas (LGAs), each administered by

414-423: The months of July, August, September and October. The table below shows record of rainfall from 1990 to 2019 obtained from Nimet Katsina. Source: Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Katsina 2021. Temperature is the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or place. The temperature of Katsina is usually high, with April having the hottest average high temperature of 40.8 °C or 105.4 °F while December having

437-517: The state governments and the federal government. The functions of local governments are detailed in the Nigerian constitution and include the following: Lagos State Agege, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Alimosho, Amuwo-Odofin, Apapa, Badagry, Epe, Eti Osa, Ibeju-Lekki, Ifako-Ijaiye, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, Mushin, Ojo,, Oshodi-Isolo, Shomolu, Surulere. Semi-arid climate#Hot semi-arid climates A more precise definition

460-424: The surveyor of Katsina State. The postal code of the area is 820. Katsina city is well known for years as a CRADLE OF LEARNING, there have been in existence Islamic Schools and other centres of scholarship as far back 14th century, below are the names of high institution found in the city. The state's economy will be developed based on agriculture and solid minerals exploitation to create jobs and wealth through

483-544: The utilization and mobilization of natural and human resources. The capital of Katsina Emirate, Katsina, is situated 7 miles south of the Niger border in northern Nigeria. With over 500,000 people, Katsina is a major hub for the manufacturing of steel, textiles, and agricultural products. The city is home to a diversified cultural life as well as intriguing architecture, like as mosques and historic city walls. Desertification, caused by climate change and human activities, poses

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506-796: The winter, though snowfall is much lower than at locations at similar latitudes with more humid climates. Areas featuring cold semi-arid climates tend to have higher elevations than areas with hot semi-arid climates, and tend to feature major temperature swings between day and night, sometimes by as much as 20 °C (36 °F) or more. These large diurnal temperature variations are seldom seen in hot semi-arid climates. Cold semi-arid climates at higher latitudes tend to have dry winters and wetter summers, while cold semi-arid climates at lower latitudes tend to have precipitation patterns more akin to Mediterranean climates , with dry summers, relatively wet winters, and even wetter springs and autumns. Cold semi-arid climates are most commonly found in central Asia and

529-555: Was also a center for large scale poultry farming of cows, goats, sheep and chickens. The city has a largely Muslim population, mainly from the Hausa and Fulani ethnic groups. Surrounded by city wall 21 kilometres (13 mi) in length, Katsina is believed to have been founded circa 1100. In pre-Islamic times, Katsina's semi-divine ruler was known as the Sarki , who faced a summary death-sentence if found to be ruling incompetently. From

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