Argungu
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Argungu is a city in Nigeria's Kebbi State, situated on the Sokoto River. As of 2007 Argungu had an estimated population of 47,064.[1] The city is the seat of the
Argungu have a museum where the historic turbulence and artifactare being kept, and displayed, it is called Kanta museum AKA Gidan Nabame.The dead emirs of the emirates are also buried in the museum.
History
After the
Geography
Argungu Local Government Area experiences two distinct seasons, namely the rainy season and the dry season. The dry season is characterized by scorching temperatures, with an average temperature in the area reaching around 34 degrees Celsius. The region maintains an average humidity level of approximately 24 percent. Its landscape predominantly consists of dry and arid plains, punctuated by scattered hills and other elevated landforms.[4][5]
Economy
Agriculture plays a pivotal role in the economic landscape of Argungu Local Gvernment Araea, renowned for the cultivation of various crops including tobacco, groundnut, rice, sorghum, and millet. Fishing also holds significant importance in the local economy, while trade thrives in the region. Markets such as the Argungu Central Market serve as bustling hubs where a diverse array of commodities are exchanged.[4]
Climate
The district of Argungu experiences a tropical wet and dry climate, with a yearly temperature of 33.55 °C, 4.09% higher than Nigeria's averages.[6][7]
Argungu is seeing a positive trend in rising temperatures and a negative trend in falling temperatures, resulting in a warmer and colder climate.[8]
Museum
The building of the
See also
References
- ^ "The World Gazetteer". Archived from the original on October 1, 2007. Retrieved 2007-04-04.
- ^ "UNESCO - Argungu international fishing and cultural festival". ich.unesco.org. Retrieved 2020-10-06.
- ISSN 0018-2540.
- ^ a b "Argungu Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ^ "Argungu | Fishing Festival, Kebbi State, Etsu Nupe | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ^ "Argungu, Kebbi, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data". tcktcktck.org. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
- ^ "Argungu Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
- ^ "Climate Change Argungu". meteoblue. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ Ayo Okulaja. "The charm of Argungu Museum". Next. Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2010-10-08.
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