Gummi, Nigeria
Gummi | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
| Coordinates: 12°03′N 5°10′E / 12.050°N 5.167°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Zamfara State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Aminu Nuhu |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,610 km2 (1,010 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 204,539 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 891 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.ZA.GM |
Gummi is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Gummi at12°08′30″N 5°07′30″E / 12.14167°N 5.12500°E .
It has an area of 2,610 km2 and a population of 204,539 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 891.
Gummi was carved out of the former larger Sokoto state, which included the present Zamfara and Kebbi states. Gummi has a long history of relative peace and security.
The great majority of the people of the area are Hausa, Fulani and Muslims and they are predominantly farmers; the principal crop is calabash.