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However, there are colonial policies that were introduced by the colonial administration which changed the system of political administration. The Gusau area is something of an anachronism. It was not a division but is treated as such in all respects politically, in which respect it has the status of
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Gusau covers a total land area of approximately 3469 square kilometers. The area within which Gusau is located is interrupted by few little rocky outcrops, such as hills of Mareri and Dokau.Gusau enjoys a tropical type of climate largely controlled by two masses, namely the tropical and maritime.
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In territorial administration besides the fief holders in the outlying territory, the town was broken into five wards namely, Shiyar Magaji, Uban Dawaki, Galadima, Mayana and Sarkin Fada. They were the vital links between the people in their respective wards and the Sarkin katsinan Gusau (Emir Of
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Gusau and the territory assigned to Mallam Sambo Dan Ashafa falls within the metropolitan section of the caliphate. In Gusau after the consolidation of Mallam Sambo with their
Headquarters at Gusau had under the territories of Wonaka, Mada, Yandoto, Samri, Magami, Marabu, Mareri, Mutumji, Kwaren
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During the colonial period agriculture remained the main economic activity of Gusau, with economic potentials and also is a predominantly agricultural society, Agriculture was the mainstay of the economy and was mainly undertaken in Damina with the cultivation of major crops.
370:, modern stores, businesses as well as modern manufactures were all brought to the town. Similarly, modern residences, offices, schools and hospital were added to the town which aided and further enhanced, its expansion and modernization process.
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Districts that emerged following the jihad movement of the nineteenth century in Hausa land, led by the legendary Sheikh
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The greatest time of year to visit Gusau for hot-weather activities, according to the beach/pool score, is from late
October to mid-March.
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Gusau). They are the eyes and ears of Sarki. Gusau like other parts of the
Caliphate send a share of its revenue to the Sultan Of Sokoto.
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brought about certain developments and transformations of the societies in Gusau. Colonial infrastructures such as tarred
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Climate change is causing a warmer climate in Gusau, with warmer temperatures and colder conditions.
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a touring area. During the colonial administration 1907, they introduced cattle tax (Jangali).
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21:City and LGA in Zamfara State, Nigeria
16:Capital city of Zamfara State, Nigeria
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156:3,364 km (1,299 sq mi)
1168:(in German). Deutscher Wetterdienst
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263:and also the name of the state's
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1159:"Klimatafel von Gusau / Nigeria"
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1061:"Zamfara State: Subdivision"
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174: • Estimate
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1135:"Climate Change Gusau"
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182: • Density
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74:Location in Nigeria
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41:Motto:
35:City and LGA
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1493:Ikot Ekpene
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341:blacksmiths
272:postal code
270:The area's
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1733:Categories
1488:Ikot-Abasi
1421:Benin City
1144:2023-10-21
1120:2010-02-20
1095:2009-10-20
1070:2024-02-05
1047:References
916:(≥ 0.3 mm)
412:dry season
161:Population
1632:Ondo City
1615:Ogbomosho
1584:Maiduguri
1555:Kontagora
1395:Ado Ekiti
1378:Abakaliki
1172:10 August
1139:meteoblue
1026:Gusau Dam
278:Geography
191:Time zone
1669:Potiskum
1383:Abeokuta
1301:Shinkafi
1261:Bukkuyum
1020:See also
1009:Source:
961:Average
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884:(13.07)
840:Average
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400:Governor
368:railways
345:drummers
337:butchers
333:thatches
274:is 880.
222:NG.ZA.GS
1706:Yenagoa
1684:Umuahia
1626:Onitsha
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