| Official Name: | Bungudu | ||||||
| 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: | 2293 | ||||||
| Population As Of: | 2006 census | ||||||
| Population Total: | 257,917 | ||||||
| Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicities | ||||||
| Population Blank2 Title: | Religions | ||||||
| Timezone: | WAT | ||||||
| Utc Offset: | +1 | ||||||
| Coordinates: | 12.15°N 36°W | ||||||
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| Postal Code Type: | 3-digit postal code prefix | ||||||
| Postal Code: | 881 | ||||||
| Iso Code: | NG.ZA.BD |
Bungudu (or Bungundu) is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Bungudu at.
It has an area of 2,293 km and a population of 257,917 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 881.[1]
The wet season is oppressive, mostly cloudy, with a hot year-round temperature ranging from 59°F to 101°F, with occasional drops below or above 105°F.[2]
The temperature is rising in Bungudu due to climate change, and this warming trend is pointing to a change in the direction of a more resilient and sustainable climate.[3]
Bungudu LGA has an average temperature of 35 degrees Celsius and a total area of 2,293 square kilometers. The average wind speed and humidity in the area are 7 km/h and 15%, respectively. The two main seasons that Bungudu LGA experiences are the wet and dry seasons.[4]
Bungudu LGA produces a wide range of crops, and the majority of its residents are subsistence farmers. In Bungudu LGA, hunting and pottery making are two more significant economic pursuits. Because there are multiple marketplaces in the area where a wide range of commodities are offered, trade plays a significant role in the economy of Bungudu LGA.