Alkaleri
Alkaleri is a Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Alkaleri (or Alkalere) on the A345 highway in the north of the area at10°15′58″N 10°20′07″E.The northeasterly line of equal latitude and longitude passes through the Local Government Area.
Alkaleri | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
Alkaleri Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 9°53′N 10°30′E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Bauchi State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,918 km2 (2,285 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 329,424 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 743 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.BA.AL |
It has an area of 5,918 km2 and a population of 329,424 at the 2006 census.
The predominant ethnic group in the area are the Fulani with some Kanuri, Dugurawa, Guruntawa and Labur "Jaku" people are present in a lesser population.
The postal code of the area is 743.
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