Bursari is a Local Government Area in Yobe State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Dapchi in the far south of the area at .

It has an area of 3,818km and a population of 109,124 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 620.

The Kanuri language is spoken in Bursari LGA.

Climate

Bursari local government area spans 3,818 square kilometres or 1,474 square miles, primarily dry and semi-arid. It has two main seasons: a prolonged, scorching dry season and a rainy season. The average temperature is , with low humidity at 15 percent. This paints a picture of a hot, arid environment with limited rainfall.

See also

• List of Local Government Areas in Yobe State

References