| Official Name: | Anka | ||||||
| Settlement Type: | LGA and town | ||||||
| Pushpin Map: | Nigeria | ||||||
| Pushpin Mapsize: | 250 | ||||||
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Nigeria | ||||||
| Subdivision Type: | Country | ||||||
| Subdivision Name: |  Nigeria | ||||||
| Subdivision Name1: | Zamfara State | ||||||
| Unit Pref: | Metric | ||||||
| Area Total Km2: | 2746 | ||||||
| Population As Of: | 2006 census | ||||||
| Population Total: | 142,280 | ||||||
| Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicities | ||||||
| Population Blank2 Title: | Religions | ||||||
| Timezone: | WAT | ||||||
| Utc Offset: | +1 | ||||||
| Coordinates: | 11.9833°N 8°W | ||||||
| Module: |
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| Postal Code Type: | 3-digit postal code prefix | ||||||
| Postal Code: | 890 | ||||||
| Iso Code: | NG.ZA.AN |
Anka is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Anka at .
It has an area of 2,746 km and a population of 142,280 at the 2006 census.
Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara is situated in the town of Anka as the chamber region covers different networks of Dan Galadima, Bagega, Waramu, Wuya, Yar'sabaya, Magaji, Sabon-Birni, Matseri and Barayar-Zaki.[1]
Anka local government region is one of the local government regions in Zamfara state Nigeria. It has its regulatory central command situated in Anka town. It is in the western part of the state of Zamfara. It is limited towards the north by Bakula and Talata Mafara nearby government regions, towards the east by Maru neighborhood government region, towards the south likewise by Maru neighborhood government region and towards the west by Bukkuyum neighborhood government region and Sokoto state.
The postal code of the area is 890.[2]
In Anka, the dry season is oppressively hot and partially cloudy, while the wet season is oppressively hot and predominantly cloudy. The average annual temperature ranges from 59 to 103 degrees Fahrenheit, rarely falling below 54 or rising over 107.[3] [4]
From March to May is the hot season, which lasts for two months and has an average daily high temperature of over 99 °F. In Anka, April is the hottest month of the year, with an average high of 102 °F and low of 76 °F.[5]
From July 7 to October 2, the cold season, which has an average daily high temperature below 89 °F, lasts for 2.8 months. With an average low of 60 °F and high of 92 °F, January is the coldest month of the year in Anka.[6]
The Executive Chairman of Anka Local Government Council is Alh Ahmed Balarabe Anka.
Anka local government area has a total primary school enrollment of 17,726, which has been concluded by combining the Total number of male and female students in all of the local government area.
This enrolment took place in the years between 1993 and 1999.[7]
Anka local government area of Zamfara state has a total number of 10 wards. These include:
The climate has a blistering, cloudy dry season with temperatures ranging from 59 °F to 103 °F, as well as a hot, oppressive rainy season with predominantly cloudy skies.[9]