Mashegu

Mashegu is a Local Government Area in Niger State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Mashegu in the east of the area. Mashegu is bounded by the Niger River in the west and the Kaduna River in the northeast.

It has an area of 9,182 km$2$ and a population of 215,022 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 923.

Climate
The area experiences seasonal temperature variations from 60°F to 97°F, with sporadic excursions below 54°F or above 103°F.

Temperature
With a high of 95°F and a low of 76°F in April, Mashegu has variable average temperatures throughout the year.