Bukkuyum

Bukkuyum local government area is found in Zamfara state, Northwest geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Bukkuyum  LGA is bordered by the Anka and Gunmi local government areas. The headquarters of the area are domiciled in the town of Bukkuyum and the LGA is made up of several towns such as Dogon Dajin, Yar’galma, Baruba, and Gurusu. Bukkuyum LGA is home to the Bukkuyum Emirate which is overseen by the Emir of Bukkuyum. Bukkuyum LGA has an estimated population of 169,544 inhabitants with the most populous tribes being the Hausa and the Fulani ethnic divisions. Islam is the most practiced religion in Bukkuyum LGA with the Hausa and fufulde languages spoken extensively in the area.

GEOGRAPHY OF BUKKUYUM

Bukkuyum local government area covers a total area of 3,214 square kilometres with an average temperature of 35 degrees centigrade. The area is heavily forested and is home to the Gando forest Reserve. The humidity of the area is put at 15 percent while the wind speed of the area averages 10 km/h.

ECONOMY OF BUKKUYUM

Bukkuyum LGA has crop cultivation as the major occupation of its inhabitants. The area is popular for growing a number of crops which include cotton and millet. Bukkuyum LGA also has rich deposits of minerals such as lead and gold with the area witnessing increased mining activities in recent years.