Dandume

Dandume Dan Dume
LGA and town
Nickname:  Dandume hular kwano
Dandume Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 11°25′N 7°12′E
Country	Nigeria
State	Katsina State
Established	1996 [1]
Government
• Chairman	ALHAJI BASIRU MUSA DANDUME.
Area
• Total	422 km2 (163 sq mi)
Population  (2006 census)
• Total	145,739
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix	830
ISO 3166 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 11°27′30″N 7°07′37″E.

GEOGRAPHY

It has an area of 422 km² 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 background Dandume is the home of Dandume Market the large market that sells mainly agricultural produce. The postal code of the area is 830.

Climate

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.

Cloud

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.

Economy

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.