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Gummi, Nigeria

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Gummi
LGA and town
Country Nigeria
StateZamfara State
Area
 • Total
2,610 km2 (1,010 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total
204,539
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
891
ISO 3166 codeNG.ZA.GM

Gummi is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Gummi at12°08′30″N 5°07′30″E / 12.14167°N 5.12500°E / 12.14167; 5.12500 .

It has an area of 2,610 km² and a population of 204,539 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 891.[1]

Gummi was carved out of the former larger Sokoto state, which included the present Zamfara and Kebbi states. Gummi has a long history of relative peace and security.

The great majority of the people of the area are Hausa Fulani and Muslims and are predominantly farmers; the principal crop is calabash.

References

  1. ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Retrieved 2009-10-20.