| Official Name: | Tsafe | ||||||
| Other Name: | Tsafe | ||||||
| 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: | 1698 | ||||||
| Population As Of: | 2006 census | ||||||
| Population Total: | 266,008 | ||||||
| Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicities | ||||||
| Population Blank2 Title: | Religions | ||||||
| Timezone: | WAT | ||||||
| Utc Offset: | +1 | ||||||
| Coordinates: | 11.9333°N 60°W | ||||||
| Module: |
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| Postal Code Type: | 3-digit postal code prefix | ||||||
| Postal Code: | 880 | ||||||
| Iso Code: | NG.ZA.TS |
Tsafe (or Chafe) is a Local Government Area L G A) in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Chafe town. It shares boundaries with Gusau Local Government Area to the northwest, west, and south, while its northeastern and eastern borders connect with Katsina state. The local government council oversees public administration within the area, and its legislative council formulates laws that govern the local government jurisdiction at
. It has an area of 1,698 km and a population of 266,008 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 880.[1]
In Tsafe, the dry season is partially cloudy and hot all year round, while the wet season is oppressive and generally cloudy. The average annual temperature ranges from 56 to 99 degrees Fahrenheit, rarely falling below 51 or rising over 104.[2]
From March 7 to May 5, the hot season, with an average daily high temperature exceeding 96°F, lasts for 1.9 months. With an average high of 98°F and low of 72°F, April is the hottest month of the year in Tsafe.[3]
Between July 8 and October 1, which is the length of the chilly season, the daily high temperature typically falls below 87°F. With an average low of 57°F and high of 87°F, January is the coldest month of the year in Tsafe.[4]
Tsafe Local Government Area serves as a center for the breeding and trading of various domestic animals like camels and donkeys. It is renowned for its thriving trade industry, hosting several markets where a diverse range of goods are exchanged. Additionally, the residents of Tsafe Local Government Area actively participate in activities such as pottery, blacksmithing, and agriculture.[5]
For the purposes of this report, Tsafe is located at a latitude of 11.958 degrees, a longitude of 6.921 degrees, and an elevation of 1,854 feet.
The terrain within a 2-mile radius of Tsafe exhibits significant fluctuations in elevation, with the highest point being 837 feet above sea level and an average elevation of 1,883 feet. Within a 10-mile radius, there are also substantial elevation variations, totaling 1,125 feet. Extending the range to 50 miles reveals notable elevation changes, amounting to 1,614 feet.
The area within a 2-mile radius of Tsafe predominantly comprises cropland (64%), grassland (15%), trees (11%), and shrubs (10%). Expanding the scope to a 10-mile radius, the landscape consists of cropland (62%) and grassland (16%). When considering a 50-mile radius, the land cover consists of cropland (65%) and grassland (14%).[6]
Tsafe
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