Tureta
Tureta is a Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Tureta. The LGA shares a border with Zamfara State in the south and east. They are mainly Hausa people predominantly Burmawa. Islam is there main religion,Also fishing and farming are their major occupation currently Dr Muhammad danrabi tureta their newly appointed king title as sarkin Burmin tureta
Tureta | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
  Tureta | |
| Coordinates: 12°35′22″N 5°32′49″E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Sokoto State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 920 sq mi (2,383 km2) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 68,370 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 852 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.OG.TT |
Tureta has an area of 2,383 km2 and a population of 68,370 at the 2006 census.[1]
The postal code of the area is 852.[2]
References
- HASC, population, area and Headquarters Statoids
- "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
State capital: Sokoto | ||
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