| Gamawa | |
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| — LGA and town — | |
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Gamawa
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| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Bauchi State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,925 km2 (1,129.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 286,388 |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 752 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.BA.GM |
Gamawa is a Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria, bordering Yobe State in the east. Its headquarters are in the town of Gamawa.
It has an area of 2,925 km² and a population of 286,388 at the 2006 census.
The predominant ethnic group in the area are the Hausa, with the Kare living in the east.[1]
The postal code of the area is 752.[2]
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