Albasu is a town and Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria.

It has an area of 398km2 and a population of 190,153 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 712.

Geography

Albasu Local Government Area has a total size of 398 sq km (154 mi²) and a 47% relative humidity. The area has an average temperature of 32 degrees Celsius or 89.6 degrees Fahrenheit, and the Albasu has two distinct seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. The dry season is frequently marked by intense heat and sunshine.

Climate

Albasu has a Subtropical steppe climate (Classification: BSh) and is located at an elevation of 0 metres/feet above sea level. The yearly temperature in the area is , which is 1.98% higher than the national average. Albasu gets about of rain each year and has 64.41 wet days (17.65% of the time). In Albasu Local Government Area, the year-round heat and partly overcast dry season contrast with the unpleasant wet season. The average annual temperature fluctuates between 54°F and 102°F; it is rarely lower or higher than 49°F or 107°F. With an average daily high temperature of 99°F, the hot season spans 2.1 months, from March 16 to May 20. At an average high temperature of 100°F and low temperature of 76°F, May is the hottest month of the year in Albasu. With an average daily maximum temperature below 90°F, the chilly season spans 1.8 months, from December 2 to January 28. January is the coldest month of the year in Albasu, with an average high temperature of 89°F and low temperature of 55°F.

Religion

The residents of Albasu are majority Muslims with Christians as a minority.

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