Kirfi
Kirfi | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
| Coordinates: 10°24′N 10°24′E / 10.400°N 10.400°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Bauchi State |
| Government | |
| • Local government chairman | Abdulkadir Umar Dewu |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,371 km2 (915 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 147,618 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 743 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.BA.KI |
Kirfi is a Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria, bordering Gombe State in the east. Its headquarters are in the town of Cheledi (Cheledi Town). The northeasterly line of equal latitude and longitude passes through the Local Government Area.
It has an area of 2,371 km2 (915 sq mi) and a population of 147,618 at the 2006 census.
The predominant ethnic group in the area is the Kirfawa tribe. The Bure language is also spoken in the Local Government Area.
The postal code of the area is 743.
The administrative center of Kirfi Local Government Area is situated in Cheledi. The local government comprises several districts, including Kirfi, Kirfi Badara, Bara, Beni 1 & 2, Dewu Central, Dewu East, and Wanka.