| Silame | |
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Silame
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Sokoto State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 790 km2 (305 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 104,378 |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 853 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.SO.SI |
Silame is a Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Silame, on the Sokoto River.
It has an area of 790 km² and a population of 104,378 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 853.[1]
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