Kirfi
Kirfi is a Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria, bordering Gombe State in the east. Its headquarters are in the town of Kirfi (or Kirfin Kasa). The northeasterly line of equal latitude and longitude passes through the Local Government Area.
Kirfi | |
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LGA and town | |
Kirfi Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 10°24′N 10°24′E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Bauchi State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,371 km2 (915 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 147,618 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 743 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.BA.KI |
It has an area of 2,371 km2 (915 sq mi) and a population of 147,618 at the 2006 census.
The predominant ethnic group in the area is the Hausa. The Bure language is also spoken in the Local Government Area.
The postal code of the area is 743.
The administrative center of Kirfi Local Government Area is situated in Kirfi Kasa. The local government comprises several districts, including Kirfi, Kirfi Badara, Bara, Beni 1 & 2, Dewu Central, Dewu East, and Wanka.
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