Guma, Nigeria

Guma, Nigeria
gbajimba
LGA
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Country Nigeria
StateBenue State
Local Government HeadquartersGbajimba
Government
 • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government CouncilTimothy Shawon [1](APC)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
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Guma is a Local Government Area of Benue State, North Central Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Gbajimba.


It has an area of 2,882 km2 and a population of 191,599 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 970.[2]

History

The Guma Local Government Area was established by the Makurdi Local Government in May 1989.[3]

The newly elected governor of Benue State in the April 11th, 2015 governorship election, Chief Dr. Samuel Ortom hails from Guma.

Geography

Climate

Guma Local Governments Area has a total land area of 2,882 km2, and the Guma River runs through its borders. Guma LGA's average annual temperature is 29 degrees Celsius, and the region receives an average of 1,850 mm of precipitation per year. Guma Local Government Area's humidity level is 61 percent on average.[4][3]

With a landmass of 2,882 square kilometers, Guma local government area is situated in the northern region of Benue State. It is situated at latitudes 06° 33' and 07° 03' North and longitudes 07°60' and 08° 12' East.[5]

Economy

The main source of income for the residents of Guma LGA is farming, and a wide variety of crops, including rice, yams, cassava, and maize, are produced there in sizable quantities. Salt, zinc, and byrite are only a few of the abundant mineral resources found in the LGA. Additionally, Guma LGA is home to a number of markets where a range of goods are bought and sold, including the Abinsi and Agasha markets. Blacksmithing and carpentry are two more significant economic pursuits of the people of Guma Local Government Area.[3]

Localities

Towns and Villages under Guma Local Government Areas.[6]

  • Abinsi
  • Achuwa
  • Agaku
  • Agasha
  • Agu
  • Akahana
  • Akumba
  • Akure
  • Akurungu
  • Angula
  • Anzum
  • Aondo
  • Badev
  • Chiata
  • Chivir
  • Chongke
  • Gaval
  • Gbajimba
  • Gogo
  • Gyushage
  • Ihalav
  • Kaambe
  • Kopii
  • Major Musa
  • Mbabai
  • Mbawa
  • Mbayer/Yandev
  • Nyiev
  • Nzorov
  • Saghev
  • Ukpiam
  • Uvir

References

  1. ^ http://benuestate.gov.ng/portfolio/hon-anthony-shawon-guma/ [bare URL]
  2. ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  3. ^ a b c "Guma Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  4. ^ "Weather in Guma ⛅ (Benue), Nigeria - Weather Forecast - www.ViewWeather.com". www.viewweather.com. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  5. ^ "Guma, Nigeria Weather Conditions | Weather Underground". www.wunderground.com. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  6. ^ places (1970-01-01). "Towns & Villages in Guma « Benue State « Nigeria". Towns & Villages. Retrieved 2023-08-27.



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