Sokoto South

Sokoto South local government area is located in Sokoto state, North-west Nigeria. The headquarters of the LGA are in the town of Sarkin Zamfara and the LGA is made up of several districts which include Ungwar Jariri, Sarkin Zamfara, Rijiyar Dorowa, Magajin Rafi, Adar Kwanni, and Mabera Mujaya. The current estimated population of Sokoto South LGA is put at 268,511 inhabitants with the area majorly populated by members of the Hausa and the Fulani ethnic affiliations. The Hausa language is commonly spoken in the LGA while the religion of Islam is widely practiced in the area. Notable landmarks in Sokoto South LGA include the Alausa Engineering Company and the Usman Dan Fodio University Campus.

GEOGRAPHY OF SOKOTO SOUTH

Sokoto South LGA covers a total area of 41 km squared and has an average temperature of 33 degrees centigrade. The LGA falls within the Sudan Savannah and witnesses two distinct seasons which are the dry and the rainy seasons with the average wind speed in the LGA put at 11 km/h.

ECONOMY OF SOKOTO SOUTH

Sokoto South LGA has a vibrant trade sector and hosts a number of markets such as the UDUS Mini market where a variety of commodities are bought and sold. Sokoto South LGA also hosts several banks, hotels, relaxation spots, industries and government-owned establishments which all contribute immensely to the economic development of the area.