| Native name | Ukari |
|---|---|
| Other name | Waka |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Taraba State |
| LGA | Wukari |
| Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council | Samaila Agbu[1] |
| Unit pref | Metric |
| Area total | 4308 km² |
| Population as of | 2006 census |
| Population total | 241,546 |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
| Coordinates | 7°51′N 9°47′E |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 670 |
| Iso code | NG.TA.WU |
| Climate | Aw |
WukariListen is a Local Government Area in Taraba State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Wukari on the A4 highway. The Donga River flows through the area and the Benue River forms a boundary with Nasarawa State to the northwest. It has an area of 4,308 km2 and a population of 241,546 at the 2006 census.[2] The postal code of the area is 670.[3]
There are 10 Wards in WUKARI local government area namely: AKWANA, AVYI, BANTAJE, CHONKU, HOSPITAL, JIBU, KENTE, PUJE, RAFIN KADA, TSOKUNDI
Wukari town
The town is the base of the Wukari Federation, a traditional state. It is the home to Jukun people (West Africa) |Jukun people. The local languages are Jukun (Wapan, Jibu, Nyifon etc), ICHEN[4]
Climate
The dry season is humid and partly cloudy, resulting in hot temperatures all year round, while the rainy season is oppressive and overcast, rarely falling below 55 °F or over 98 °F.[5][6][7] The hot season, which runs from February 5 to April 14, lasts for 2.3 months and with daily highs that average more than 91 °F. March is Wukari's hottest month of the year, with an average high temperature of 93 °F and low temperature of 73 °F. The 3.8-month chilly season, which runs from June 24 to October 16, has daily highs that are typically lower than 84 °F. December is the coldest month of the year in Wukari, with an average high temperature of 86 °F and low temperature of 63 °F.[5]
Cloud cover
Throughout the year, Wukari's average percentage of cloud cover varies significantly according on the season. Around November 12 to March 2, or 3.7 months, is when Wukari's clearer season begins. With 48% of the sky being clear, mostly clear, or partly overcast on average, December is the clearest month of the year in Wukari. Starting about March 2 and lasting 8.3 months till November 12, the cloudier portion of the year begins. In Wukari, May has the highest percentage of cloud cover with an average of 83% of the sky being cloudy or mainly cloudy.[6]
Languages
The major Language spoken in Wukari LGA is Tiv and Wapan which are the indigenous language. Other languages spoken include Wanu,Jibu,Ekpan,Hausa,among others.[8]
Education
Tertiary education
The town has tertiary institutions such as:
- Kwararafa University[9]
- Federal University Wukari
- National Open University of Nigeria, Wukari Study Centre
- Adigrace College of Education Byepyi, Wukari.
References
- ^ admin. "Local Govt. Chairmen". TARABA STATE GOVERNMENT. Retrieved 2020-08-18.
- ^ "Wukari Local Government – TARABA STATE GOVERNMENT". Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ Blench, Roger (2019). An Atlas of Nigerian Languages. 4th ed. Cambridge: Kay Williamson Educational Foundation.
- ^ "Wukari Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "Simulated historical climate & weather data for Wukari". meteoblue. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "Wukari Annual Weather Averages". WorldWeatherOnline.com. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ Ezenwafor-Afuecheta, Chikelu I. (2025). Grammar of Etulo: A Niger-Congo (Idomoid) Language. Vol. 1. Cambridge, UK: Open Book Publishers. doi:10.11647/obp.0467. ISBN 978-1-80511-597-7.
- ^ "Private Universities". National Universities Commission. Retrieved 30 December 2018.