Yamaltu/Deba Explained

Official Name:Yamaltu/Deba
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:Gombe State
Seat Type:Headquarters
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:1981
Population As Of:2006 census
Population Total:255,248
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank1:Tera, Fulani
Population Blank2 Title:Religion
Population Blank2:Islam
Timezone:WAT
Utc Offset:+1
Coordinates:10.2167°N 34°W
Module:
Wikidata:yes
Zoom:8
Marker:village
Postal Code Type:3-digit postal code prefix
Postal Code:761
Iso Code:NG.GO.YD

Yamaltu/Deba is a Local Government Area of Gombe State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Deba (or Deba Habe), at the southeastern part of the state capital, Gombe.[1]

It is inhabited by mainly Tera and Fulani people. [2]

The postal code of the area is 761.[3]

History

Deba's history began in 1375 AD with the appointment of the first Kuji Sovereign Chief. Pre-Mishelku, Mishelku, Fulani Jihad, Colonial, and Post-Independence periods make up Deba's history. The Local Government was already in place before Gombe State was established, but it later became a Local Government inside Gombe State.[4]

The headquarters of the LGA are in the town of Deba and the LGA is bordered by parts of Borno and Yobe states.[5]

Yamaltu /Deba. has Population of 255,248.[6] according to 2006 census.

 

Geography

Yamaltu/Deba LGA has a total area of 1,981 square kilometers with an average temperature of 31 degrees Celsius. The LGA is home to a portion of the well-known Lake Dadin Kowa, as well as the Kilang Hills and Bima Rock.[7]

Economy

The Yamaltu/Deba LGA is home to a number of markets, including the Kwodom market, where a wide range of goods are bought and sold. Residents of Yamaltu/Deba LGA also make farming a significant part of their lives by growing crops like rice, brown beans, millet, onions, and sorghum there. In the Yamaltu/Deba LGA, additional businesses include fishing, leatherworking, farming, and crafting.[8]

Wards

List of wards in Yamaltu/Deba.[9] [10]

Healthcare

Healthcare in Yamaltu include https://von.gov.ng/gombe-state-presents-health-budget-scorecard/

  1. Dasa Health Clinic
  2. Jagali Health Clinic
  3. Jauro Gotel Health Clinic
  4. Jauro Musa Kadi Health Post
  5. Maikaho Primary Health Centre
  6. Tsandon Dan Dela Health Post

Localities

Area, Towns and Villages in Yelmatu/Deba.[11] [12]

Deba

Kunnuwal

Jara Area

Dahirma

DasaNahuta

Garin Nabawa

Jagali

Jarawa

Jauro Gotel

Jigawa

Kadi

Kurjale

Maikaho

Pata

Tashar Kuka

Tsandom Dele

Tudun Wada

Yelmatul Area

=Ahmad kwadon= Notable people

Schools in Deba include

Asas Primary school of JIBWIS.[13]

Model Primary School, Deba.[14]

Government Day Junior Secondary School Deba Central.[15]

Government Comprehensive Secondary School.[16]

GSTC Deba.[17]

Amtas Community Secondary School.[18]

Climate

Dadin Kowa, the headquarter of Yamaltu emirate, which is 0 feet 0 meters above sea level, has a tropical wet and dry or savanna climate . The district averages a yearly temperature of 31.55 oC 88.79 oF, which is 2.09% higher than the national average for Nigeria. 69.05 millimeters 2.72 inches of precipitation and 99.44 rainy days 27.24 percent of the time are typical yearly totals for Dadin Kowa.[19]

Country Nigeria

State Gombe

LGA Yamaltu/Deba

Location: 11.1786358

Longitude: 11.1107517

Latitude: 11.1106358

Attitude/Elevation: 0 feet

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Daniels . Ajiri . 2023-05-08 . We're in support of Goje, others expulsion - Gombe State APC executives . 2023-05-25 . The Sun Nigeria . en.
  2. Web site: Nigeria . Media . 2022-04-27 . History Of Yamaltu/Deba LGA, Gombe State . 2023-08-15 . Media Nigeria . en-US.
  3. Web site: Post Offices- with map of LGA . NIPOST . 2009-10-20 .
  4. https://wap.org.ng/read/history-of-deba/
  5. Web site: Yalmaltu / Deba Local Government Area . 2023-08-16 . www.manpower.com.ng.
  6. Web site: places . 1970-01-01 . Towns & Villages in Yamaltu/Deba « Gombe State « Nigeria. . 2023-08-16 . Towns & Villages . en-US.
  7. Web site: Yalmaltu / Deba Local Government Area . 2023-08-15 . www.manpower.com.ng.
  8. Web site: Deba Habe Niger Delta, Oil Industry & Rivers Britannica . 2023-08-16 . www.britannica.com . en.
  9. Web site: 2023-02-04 . YALMALTU DEBA ward New and exsiting polling unit - eduweb . 2023-08-15 . en-US.
  10. Web site: Nigeria . Media . 2018-04-24 . Yamaltu/Deba L.G.A Polling Units/Wards . 2023-08-15 . Media Nigeria . en-US.
  11. Web site: Nigeria . Media . 2018-04-19 . List Of Towns And Villages In Yamaltu/Deba L.G.A, Gombe State . 2023-08-15 . Media Nigeria . en-US.
  12. Web site: 2014-03-11 . List of Towns and Villages in Yamaltu/Delta LGA . 2023-08-15 . Nigeria Zip Codes . en-US.
  13. Web site: ASAS PRIMARY SCHOOL OF JIBWIS Deba Habe - Google Search . 2022-12-25 . www.google.com.
  14. Web site: Model Primary School, Deba Deba Habe - Google Search . 2022-12-25 . www.google.com.
  15. Web site: GDJSS Deba Central Deba Habe - Google Search . 2022-12-25 . www.google.com.
  16. Web site: Government Comprehensive Secondary school Deba Habe - Google Search . 2022-12-25 . www.google.com.
  17. Web site: GSTC Deba Deba Habe - Google Search . 2022-12-25 . www.google.com.
  18. Web site: Amtas community secondary school Deba Habe - Google Search . 2022-12-25 . www.google.com.
  19. Web site: Dadin Kowa, Gombe, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data . 2023-07-08 . tcktcktck.org.