Yamaltu/Deba

Coordinates: 10°13′N 11°23′E / 10.217°N 11.383°E / 10.217; 11.383
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Yamaltu/Deba
LGA and town
Yamaltu/Deba is located in Nigeria
Yamaltu/Deba
Yamaltu/Deba
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 10°13′N 11°23′E / 10.217°N 11.383°E / 10.217; 11.383
Country Nigeria
StateGombe State
Area
 • Total1,981 km2 (765 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total255,248
 • Ethnicities
Tera Fulani
 • Religion
Islam
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
761
ISO 3166 codeNG.GO.YD
Map

Yamaltu/Deba is a Local Government Area of Gombe State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Deba (or Deba Habe), at the southeastern part of the state capital, Gombe.[1]

It is inhabited by mainly Tera and Fulani people. [2]

The postal code of the area is 761.[3]

History[edit]

Deba's history began in 1375 AD with the appointment of the first Kuji Sovereign Chief. Pre-Mishelku, Mishelku, Fulani Jihad, Colonial, and Post-Independence periods make up Deba's history. The Local Government was already in place before Gombe State was established, but it later became a Local Government inside Gombe State.[4]

The headquarters of the LGA are in the town of Deba and the LGA is bordered by parts of Borno and Yobe states.[5]

Yamaltu /Deba. has Population of 255,248.[6] according to 2006 census.

 

Geography[edit]

Yamaltu/Deba LGA has a total area of 1,981 square kilometers with an average temperature of 31 degrees Celsius. The LGA is home to a portion of the well-known Lake Dadin Kowa, as well as the Kilang Hills and Bima Rock.[7]

Economy[edit]

The Yamaltu/Deba LGA is home to a number of markets, including the Kwodom market, where a wide range of goods are bought and sold. Residents of Yamaltu/Deba LGA also make farming a significant part of their lives by growing crops like rice, brown beans, millet, onions, and sorghum there. In the Yamaltu/Deba LGA, additional businesses include fishing, leatherworking, farming, and crafting.[7][8]

Wards[edit]

List of wards in Yamaltu/Deba.[9][10]

  • Deba
  • Difa / Lubo / Kinafa
  • Gwani / Shinga / Wade
  • Hinna
  • Jagali North
  • Jagali South
  • Kanawa / Wajari
  • Kuri /lano / Lambam
  • Kwadon / Liji / Kurba
  • Nono / Kunwal / W. Birdeka

Healthcare[edit]

Healthcare in Yamaltu include [1]

  1. Dasa Health Clinic
  2. Jagali Health Clinic
  3. Jauro Gotel Health Clinic
  4. Jauro Musa Kadi Health Post
  5. Maikaho Primary Health Centre
  6. Tsandon Dan Dela Health Post


Localities[edit]

Area, Towns and Villages in Yelmatu/Deba.[11][12]

Deba[edit]

  • Baltongo
  • Baure
  • Boltongoyel
  • Dangar
  • Dumbu
  • Jannawo
  • Kakkau
  • Kanawa

Kunnuwal

  • Kuri
  • Lambam
  • Lano
  • Nasarawo
  • Nono
  • Nono M. Isa
  • Poli
  • Saruje
  • W. Birdeka
  • Wajari Jodoma
  • Wudil
  • Yelwa Kuri
  • Zagaina
  • Zamfarawa

Jara Area[edit]

Dahirma

DasaNahuta

Garin Nabawa

Jagali

Jarawa

Jauro Gotel

Jigawa

Kadi

Kurjale

Maikaho

Pata

Tashar Kuka

Tsandom Dele

Tudun Wada

Yelmatul Area[edit]

  • Beguwa
  • Datum
  • Difa
  • Gadawo
  • Garin Kudi
  • Gwani
  • Hinna
  • Kalo
  • Kulau
  • Kunji Kwadon
  • Kurba
  • Kwadon
  • Kwali
  • Laleko
  • Liji
  • Lubo
  • Ruwa Biri
  • Ruwan Biri
  • Sabon Gari bk
  • Shinga
  • Shuwari
  • Tsando
  • Wade
  • Zambuk
  • Dadin kowa

Notable people[edit]

Schools in Deba include[edit]

Asas Primary school of JIBWIS.[13]

Model Primary School, Deba.[14]

Government Day Junior Secondary School Deba Central.[15]

Government Comprehensive Secondary School.[16]

GSTC Deba.[17]

Amtas Community Secondary School.[18]

Climate[edit]

Dadin Kowa, the headquarter of Yamaltu emirate, which is 0 feet 0 meters above sea level, has a tropical wet and dry or savanna climate . The district averages a yearly temperature of 31.55 oC 88.79 oF, which is 2.09% higher than the national average for Nigeria. 69.05 millimeters 2.72 inches of precipitation and 99.44 rainy days 27.24 percent of the time are typical yearly totals for Dadin Kowa.[19]

Country Nigeria

State Gombe

LGA Yamaltu/Deba


Location: 11.1786358

Longitude: 11.1107517

Latitude: 11.1106358

Attitude/Elevation: 0 feet

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Daniels, Ajiri (8 May 2023). "We're in support of Goje, others expulsion - Gombe State APC executives". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  2. ^ Nigeria, Media (27 April 2022). "History Of Yamaltu/Deba LGA, Gombe State". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
  4. ^ https://wap.org.ng/read/history-of-deba/
  5. ^ "Yalmaltu / Deba Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  6. ^ places (1 January 1970). "Towns & Villages in Yamaltu/Deba « Gombe State « Nigeria". Towns & Villages. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Yalmaltu / Deba Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
  8. ^ "Deba Habe | Niger Delta, Oil Industry & Rivers | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  9. ^ "YALMALTU DEBA ward New and exsiting polling unit - eduweb". 4 February 2023. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
  10. ^ Nigeria, Media (24 April 2018). "Yamaltu/Deba L.G.A Polling Units/Wards". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
  11. ^ Nigeria, Media (19 April 2018). "List Of Towns And Villages In Yamaltu/Deba L.G.A, Gombe State". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
  12. ^ "List of Towns and Villages in Yamaltu/Delta LGA". Nigeria Zip Codes. 11 March 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
  13. ^ "ASAS PRIMARY SCHOOL OF JIBWIS Deba Habe - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
  14. ^ "Model Primary School, Deba Deba Habe - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
  15. ^ "GDJSS Deba Central Deba Habe - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
  16. ^ "Government Comprehensive Secondary school Deba Habe - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
  17. ^ "GSTC Deba Deba Habe - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
  18. ^ "Amtas community secondary school Deba Habe - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
  19. ^ "Dadin Kowa, Gombe, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data". tcktcktck.org. Retrieved 8 July 2023.


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