Kirika Samma

Kirika Samma local government area is in Jigawa state, North-west Nigeria and has its headquarters in the town of Kirika Samma. Kirika Samma LGA is bordered by the Birniwa, Malam Mandoni, Guri, and Auyo LGAs. Towns and villages that make up Kirika Samma LGA include Madachi, Tarabu, Fandum, Bulunchai, Tsheguwa, Doleri, Gayin, and Kirika Samma. The estimated population of Kirika Samma LGA is 183,508 inhabitants with the vast majority of the area’s inhabitants being members of the Hausa ethnic group. The Hausa language is extensively spoken in the area while the religion of Islam is widely practiced in the area. Kirika Samma LGA is also part of the prestigious Hadejia Emirate.

GEOGRAPHY OF KIRIKA SAMMA

Kirika Samma LGA covers a total area of 797 square kilometres and has an average temperature of 34 degrees centigrade. The average humidity level of Kirika Samma LGA is put at 26 percent while the average wind speed in the area is put at 10 km/h.

ECONOMY OF KIRIKA SAMMA

Agriculture is an important part of the economy of Kirika Samma LGA with the area known for the cultivation of a number of crops. Also, a number of animals such as cows and rams are reared in the LGA. Other important economic activities of the people of Kirika Samma LGA include hunting, trade, and blacksmithing.