Tarauni is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its Secretariat is in the locality of Unguwa Uku within the city of Kano. It has an area of 28 km2 and a population of 221,367 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 700. The Local Government has ten (10) Wards as follows, Each ward has its own representative as councilor.

Geography

Tarauni Local Government Area has an average temperature of 32 degrees Celsius and a total area of 28 square kilometers. The rainy and dry seasons are the two different seasons experienced by the Local Government Area, which has a typical tropical climate. Tarauni Local Government Area has an average relative humidity of 29%.

Economy

The Tarauni Local Government Area's economy heavily relies on trade, as evidenced by the several markets there, including the popular Naibawa Cattle market that draws a large number of buyers and sellers. Another important economic activity in Tarauni Local Government Area is the rearing of animals. Goats, rams, horses, and cows are among the creatures raised there. Farming, hunting, and leather work are some of the other significant economic activities in Tarauni Local Government Area.

Climate

In Tarauni Local Government Area, the dry season is partly cloudy, the wet season is oppressive and mostly cloudy, and the weather is hot all year round. The average annual temperature fluctuates between 24°F and 27°F, seldom falling below 48°F or rising above 103°F.

Religion

There are two main religions practice in Tarauni which are Islam and Christianity but the majority of the people are Muslims.

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