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Guyukⓘ is a town and Local Government Area in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Guyuk has many limestone deposits.[2] Guyuk is located along the Numan–Biu road.[2]
Guyuk | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
 Interactive map of Guyuk | |
  Guyuk Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 9°54′20″N 11°55′42″E / 9.90556°N 11.92833°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Adamawa State |
| Area | |
• Total | 295.2 sq mi (764.6 km2) |
| Population (2022 estimate)[1] | |
• Total | 272,200 |
| • Density | 922.0/sq mi (356.0/km2) |
Demography
editLanguages
editIn a 2023 demographic survey of Internally displaced persons (IDPs), the area was found to be predominantly Longuda. The most commonly reported languages (spoken at homes and places of primary residence) present in the local government area were; Longuda – 81.1%, Fulfulde, specifically Eastern or Adamawa Fulfulde – 7.1%, Hausa – 5.5%, Dera (Kanakuru) – 4.9%, Bura – 0.9% and Chamba Donga – 0.5%.[3] This data was not obtained from a nationally co-ordinated population headcount. The last time Nigeria included ethnic and linguistic data in its enumeration parameters was in the national census of 1963.[4]
Climate
editThe rainy season in Guyuk is humid and overcast, whereas the dry season is hot and partially cloudy. Throughout the year, the temperature normally ranges from 62 °F (17 °C) to 103 °F (39 °C), with temperatures rarely falling below 57 °F (14 °C) or rising over 108 °F. [5]
Average Temperature
editGuyuk experiences a period of high temperatures lasting 2.4 months, starting from February 6 and ending on April 18, during which the average daily high temperature remains above 99 °F (37 °C). March stands out as the hottest month of the year in Guyuk, with an average high of 103 °F (39 °C) and a low of 75 °F.[5]
On the other hand, the cooler season persists for 3.4 months, spanning from July 2 to October 13, with an average daily high temperature below 88 °F (31 °C). December marks the coldest month in Guyuk, characterized by an average low of 62 °F (17 °C) and a high of 94 °F.[6]
Cloud
editIn Guyuk, as autumn progresses, there is a notable reduction in cloud cover, with the portion of time when the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy declining from 71% to 56%.[5][6]
The most unclouded day during the fall season is observed on November 26, featuring clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy conditions approximately 44% of the time.[5][6]
To provide context, on May 6, which is the cloudiest day of the year, the likelihood of overcast or mostly cloudy conditions reaches 80%, while on January 4, the clearest day of the year, there is a 57% chance of experiencing clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy skies.[7][5]
Districts
edit- Bobini
- Banjiram
- Chikila
- Dukul
- Guyuk
- Dunma
- Bodeno
- Lokoro
- Purokayo
- Kola
- Sili
Villages
edit- Arah
- Bodeno
- Dakiti
- Doma
- Dumburi Fulani
- Gadajuga
- Gargijik
- Gimakurje
- Gorotoro
- Jabi
- Kambila
- Katte
- Kukumli
- Labaram
- Lakati
- Libbo Dutse
- Mada
- Mittim
- Shumshi
- Vanera
- Wadafa
- Wawi
- Wurotuge
- Wuroyanka
- Gwalura
- Dangir
- .Lamza
- Zaunan-Bako[8]
References
edit- ↑ "Ganye (Local Government Area, Nigeria) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- 1 2 Samuel, TM; Maina, HM; Matera, ON (2010). "Comparative assessment of limestone resources of Guyuk and Ashaka area for Industrial utilization". J. Phys. Sci. Inno. 2: 1–8.
- ↑ "Language use data platform". CLEAR Global. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ↑ "History of Population Census in Nigeria". National Population Commission. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Guyuk Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) – Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
- 1 2 3 "Guyuk Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) – Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ↑ "Guyuk Fall Weather, Average Temperature (Nigeria) – Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ↑ "Guyuk Local Government Area". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 2023-11-02.