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Binji

Coordinates: 13°13′N 4°55′E / 13.217°N 4.917°E / 13.217; 4.917
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Binji
Binji
LGA and town
Binji is located in Nigeria
Binji
Binji
Coordinates: 13°13′N 4°55′E / 13.217°N 4.917°E / 13.217; 4.917
Country Nigeria
StateSokoto State
Area
 • Total559 km2 (216 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total105,027
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
853
ISO 3166 codeNG.SO.BI
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Binji is a Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Binji. It was originally established by the sons of the military commander Ali Jedo as a Ribat.[1]

It has an area of 559 km2 and a population of 105,027 at the 2006 census.[2] The postal code of the area is 853.[3]

Climate

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The average annual temperature is 63°F; the wet season is humid, oppressive, and generally cloudy; and the dry season is hot, muggy, and partially cloudy.[4][5]

Temperature

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Throughout the month, Binji experiences a range of temperatures, the most prevalent being hot days and cool nights.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Last, Murray (1967). The Sokoto Caliphate. Internet Archive. [New York] Humanities Press. p. 78.
  2. ^ HASC, population, area and Headquarters Statoids
  3. ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  4. ^ "Binji Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
  5. ^ "Binji, Sokoto, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data". tcktcktck.org. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
  6. ^ "Simulated historical climate & weather data for Binji". meteoblue. Retrieved 2023-11-03.