Auyo

Auyo local government area is located in Jigawa state, Northwest geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The headquarters of the LGA is in the town of Auyo and comprises towns and villages which include Adaha, Ayama, Gatafa, Safa, Babba, Bebur, Burukum, Insharuwa, and Birnin Kudu. The major tribes in Auyo LGA are the Hausa and the Fulani with the Hausa and fufulde languages among the widely spoken languages in the area. Islam is the commonly practiced religion in Auyo LGA with the area playing host to a number of colourful festivals which include the Jigawa fishing festival and the Kokawa festival.

GEOGRAPHY OF AUYO

Auyo LGA covers a total area of 512 square kilometres with the area featuring two distinct seasons which are the dry and the rainy seasons. The average temperature in the area is 31 degrees centigrade with the humidity of the area estimated at 21 percent.

ECONOMY OF AUYO

Crops like rice and wheat are grown in fairly large quantities in Auyo LGA with the area having a number of wheat plantations. Also, cattle rearing is another popular economic enterprise in Auyo LGA while trade also thrives in the area.