| Official Name: | Dandume | ||||||
| Other Name: | Dan Dume | ||||||
| Nickname: | Dandume hular kwano | ||||||
| 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: | Katsina State | ||||||
| Leader Title: | Chairman | ||||||
| Leader Name: | ALHAJI BASIRU MUSA DANDUME. | ||||||
| Established Title: | Established | ||||||
| Established Date: | 1996 http://www.dandumelga.kts-ng.org | ||||||
| Unit Pref: | Metric | ||||||
| Area Total Km2: | 422 | ||||||
| Population As Of: | 2006 census | ||||||
| Population Total: | 145,739 | ||||||
| Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicities | ||||||
| Population Blank2 Title: | Religions | ||||||
| Timezone: | WAT | ||||||
| Utc Offset: | +1 | ||||||
| Coordinates: | 11.4167°N 19°W | ||||||
| Module: |
| ||||||
| Postal Code Type: | 3-digit postal code prefix | ||||||
| Postal Code: | 830 | ||||||
| Iso Code: | NG.KT.DD |
Dandume (or Dan Dume) is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in the town of Dandume in the west of the area, at .
It has an area of 422 km and a population of 145,739 at the 2006 census. And also dandume local government people are engaged in agricultural activities They are people with the same cultural backgroundDandume is the home of Dandume Market the large market that sells mainly agricultural produce.The postal code of the area is 830.[1]
In Dandume, the year-round heat is accompanied by an uncomfortable, overcast wet season and a partially cloudy dry season. The average annual temperature is between 54°F and 96°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 48°F or 102°F.[2] [3]
Throughout the year, there is a noticeable seasonal change in Dandume's average cloud cover %. Dandume experiences its clearest season from around November 5 to March 2, a duration of 3.9 months. With 63% of the sky being clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy on average, January is the clearest month of the year in Dandume. From about March 2 to November 5, or 8.1 months, is when the cloudier portion of the year occurs. With 77% of the sky being cloudy or mostly cloudy on average, May is the cloudiest month of the year in Dandume.
The main industry of Dandume Local Government Area is farming, with a range of crops cultivated there in considerable amounts, including cocoyam, rice, beans, groundnuts, soy beans, pepper, and potatoes. Trade is another significant aspect of Dandume's economy. The region is home to a number of markets, including the Dandume Grain Market, where a range of grains are bought and sold.[4]