Yusufari

Yusufari local government area is situated in Yobe state, North-east geopolitical enclave of Nigeria with the headquarters of the LGA in the town of Yusufari. Yusufari LGA shares borders with the Bursari LGA and with parts of the Niger Republic. Towns and villages that make up Yusufari LGA include Tulo-Tulowa, Masassara, Yusufari, and Kuri Wakko. The estimated population of Yusufari LGA is put at 201,948 inhabitants with the area largely occupied by members of the Hausa/Fulani ethnic division. The Hausa language is commonly spoken in the LGA while the religion of Islam is predominantly practiced in the area. Notable landmarks in Yusufari LGA include the Kuri Wakko sand dunes and the Government Secondary School, Yusufari.

GEOGRAPHY OF YUSUFARI

Yusufari LGA occupies a total area of 3,928 square kilometres and has an average temperature of 34 degrees centigrade. The LGA hosts large portions of dry, arid land with the average wind speed in the area put at 11 km/h.

ECONOMY OF YUSUFARI

Farming is a key component of the economy of Yusufari LGA with crops such as tomatoes, onions, pepper, and carrots grown in the area. Trade also booms in the LGA with the area being home to several markets which provide platforms for the exchange of a variety of commodities. Other important economic enterprises engaged in by the people of Yusufari LGA include animal rearing and pottery.