Mashi

Mashi local government is domiciled in Katsina state, North-west Nigeria and has its headquarters in the town of Mashi. Mashi LGA is bordered by parts of the Niger Republic and is made up of several towns and villages such as Badauri, Morawa, Tamilo, Yamal, Sonkaya, Korau, Doguru, and Bamle. The estimated population of Mashi LGA is put at 200,632 inhabitants with the vast majority of the area’s dwellers being members of the Fulani ethnic groups. The Fufulde and Hausa languages are commonly spoken in the LGA with the religion of Islam widely practiced in the area.

GEOGRAPHY OF MASHI

Mashi LGA occupies a total area of 905 square kilometres and has an average temperature of 34 degrees centigrade. The LGA witnesses two distinct seasons which are the dry and the rainy seasons. The LGA has an average humidity level of 19 percent while the average wind speed in the area is put at 11 km/h.

ECONOMY OF MASHI

Mashi LGA is a hub for agricultural activities with the area known for the cultivation of a number of crops. Also, the rearing and sales of animals such as cows and goats is popular in Mashi LGA. Trdae also flourishes in Mashi LGA with the area hosting a number of markets such as the Mashi town Market which attracts several buyers and sellers. Other important economic activities in Mashi LGA include leather works and hunting.

HISTORY OF MASHI

Mashi LGA was created in the year 1989.