Alkaleri
Alkaleri is a Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Alkaleri (or Alkalere) on the A345 highway in the northern part of the Local Government Area.
Alkaleri | |
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LGA and town | |
Alkaleri Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 9°53′N 10°30′E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Bauchi State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,918 km2 (2,285 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 329,424 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 743 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.BA.AL |
It has an area of 5,918 km2 and a population of 329,424 at the 2006 census. The predominant ethnic group in the area are the Fulani with some Kanuri, Dugurawa, Guruntawa and Labur "Jaku" people are present in a lesser population.
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