Wurno

Wurno local government area is found in Sokoto state, North-west geopolitical zone of Nigeria and has its headquarters in the town of Wurno. The tons and villages that constitute Wurno LGA include Wurno, Achida, Sisawa, Marnowa, Magargaba, Chacho, Marafa, Gyalgyel, and Dinawa. The estimated population of Wurno LGA is put at 189,713 inhabitants with the vast majority of the area’s dwellers being members of the Hausa and Fulani ethnic divisions. The Hausa language is commonly spoken in the LGA while the religion of Islam is extensively practiced in the area. Notable landmarks in Wurno LGA include the Shehu Malafi primary School and the General Hospital Wurno.

GEOGRAPHY OF WURNO

Wurno LGA occupies a total area of 685 square kilometres and has an average temperature of 34 degrees centigrade. The LGA lies off the shores of the Gagere River and has an average wind speed of 11 km/h.

ECONOMY OF WURNO

Farming is a major occupation of the dwellers of Wurno LGA with a wide variety of crops such as rice, sorghum, and onions grown in the area. A number of domestic animals such as cows, goats, horses, and camels are also reared and sold in Wurno LGA. Other important economic activities that take place in Wurno LGA include fishing, leather works, and trade.