| Gummi | |
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| — LGA and town — | |
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Gummi
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| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Zamfara State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,610 km2 (1,007.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 204,539 |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 891 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.ZA.GM |
Gummi is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town ofGummi at .
It has an area of 2,610 km² and a population of 204,539 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 891.[1]
Gummi was carved out of the former larger Sokoto state, which included the present Zamfara and Kebbi states. Gummi has a long history of relative peace and security.
The great majority of the people of the area are Hausa Fulani and Muslims and are predominantly farmers; the principal crop is calabash.
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