Madobi

Madobi
LGA and town
Madobi Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 11°46′38″N 8°17′18″E / 11.77722°N 8.28833°E / 11.77722; 8.28833
Country	Nigeria
State	Kano State
Area
• Total	273 km2 (105 sq mi)
Population  (2006 census)
• Total	136,623
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix	711
ISO 3166 code	NG.KN.MD

Madobi is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Madobi.

It has an area of 273 km² and a population of 136,623 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 711.^[1]

In Madobi, the year-round heat and partly cloudy dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual temperature fluctuates between 54°F and 100°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 105°F.^[2] With an average daily high temperature of 97°F, the hot season spans 2.1 months, from March 14 to May 17.^[3] April is the hottest month of the year in Madobi, with typical high temperatures of 100°F and low temperatures of 72°F. With an average daily maximum temperature below 88°F, the chilly season spans 1.8 months, from December 1 to January 27. January is the coldest month of the year in Madobi, with an average high temperature of 87°F and low temperature of 55°F.^[2]

In Madobi Local Government Area, farming is a major economic activity. The region produces commodities like sorghum, rice, and tomatoes. In Madobi Local Government Area, a variety of domestic animals are also raised and marketed, including rams, horses, and cows. The residents of Madobi Local Government Area also engage in trade, ceramics, and hunting as significant economic pursuits.^[4]

Madobi's residents are mostly Muslims with Christians minority.

Madobi Local Government Area has an average temperature of 33 degrees Celsius and a total area of 273 square kilometers. The dry and wet seasons are the two distinct seasons that the Local Government Area experiences. In Madobi Local Government Area, the average wind speed is recorded at 11 km/h.^[4]