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Charanchi (or Cheranchi) is a town and Local Government Area (LGA) in Katsina State, northern Nigeria. The town, on the A9 highway, is the headquarters of the LGA.[1] The chairman of the LGA is Alh. Ibrahim Sani Koda,[2] the population is approximately 79,000 (2003), and the area is 471 km2.[1] The local government was created from the former Rimi local government in 1996. Currently there are 11 councillors representing their wards in the administration of the local government council. These councillors have the right to impeach the Local Government Chairman in case of any misconduct or misappropriation of the government's fund.

Charanchi
LGA and town
Charanchi is located in Nigeria
Charanchi
Charanchi
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 12°40′30″N 07°43′39″E / 12.67500°N 7.72750°E / 12.67500; 7.72750
Country Nigeria
StateKatsina State
Established1996 [1]
Government
 • ChairmanAbdulKudusu Haruna Rogogo
Area
 • Total
471 km2 (182 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total
137,613
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
822
ISO 3166 codeNG.KT.CH
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There are two district heads in the Local government; Sarkin Shanun Katsina the district head of Charanchi and Sarkin Kurayen Katsina the district head of Kuraye.

Climate

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The rainy season in Charanchi is oppressive and generally cloudy, whereas the dry season is partly cloudy and hot all year.[3]

Average Temperature

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With an average daily high temperature of 97°F, the hot season spans 2.5 months, from March 18 to June 1. April is the hottest month of the year in Charanchi, with an average high temperature of 100°F and low temperature of 76°F. With an average daily high temperature below 86°F, the cool season spans 1.6 months, from December 9 to January 29. With an average low of 59°F and high of 84°F, January is the coldest month of the year in Charanchi.[3][4]

Other towns

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Other towns in the LGA include Kuraye, Doka, Banye, Radda, Koda, Ganuwa, Tsakatsa, Safana, Maje and Charanchi.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Charanchi". nigeriacongress.org. Retrieved 2007-02-08.
  2. ^ Labaran, Abdu (2003-05-27). "Charanchi LG boss tasks wealthy individuals". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2007-02-08.
  3. ^ a b "Charanchi Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
  4. ^ "Weather Forecast Charanchi - Nigeria (Katsina) : free 15 day weather forecasts". Weather Crave. 2024-08-24. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
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