Goronyo
| Goronyo | |
|---|---|
| LGA and town | |
  Goronyo | |
| Coordinates: 13°27′11″N 5°40′35″E / 13.45306°N 5.67639°ECoordinates: 13°27′11″N 5°40′35″E / 13.45306°N 5.67639°E | |
| Country |
 Nigeria |
| State | Sokoto State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,704 km2 (658 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 Census) | |
| • Total | 182,296 |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 842 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.SO.GO |
Goronyo is a Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Goronyo, on the Sokoto River. It has an area of 1,704 km² and a population of 182,296 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 842.[1]
The LGA is the location of the Goronyo Dam, upstream of Goronyo town to the east.
References
- ↑ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
State capital: Sokoto | ||
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