Kareto
Kareto | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Kareto Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°16′15″N 13°05′32″E / 12.27083°N 13.09222°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Borno State |
| Local Government Area | Mobbar |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 602101 |
Kareto is a town located in the Mobbar Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State, Nigeria. It is situated at coordinates 12°16′15″N 13°05′32″E / 12.27083°N 13.09222°E.[1]
Kareto is situated in the northeastern region of Nigeria, within the state of Borno. The town's geographic location places it near the border with neighbouring countries.[2][3]
Kareto's economy is primarily based on agriculture, trade, and traditional activities. The fertile lands surrounding the town support the cultivation of crops such as millet, sorghum, maize, and vegetables. Fishing in nearby Lake Chad also contributes to the local economy.[4]
References
- ^ Bulakarima, Umara (1999). Mobbar: The Land and the People. Faculty of Arts, University of Maiduguri. ISBN 978-978-2838-14-8.
- ^ Omenma, J. Tochukwu; Onyishi, Ike E.; Okolie, Aloysius-Michaels (2023-01-27). Ten Years of Boko Haram in Nigeria: The Dynamics and Counterinsurgency Challenges. Springer Nature. ISBN 978-3-031-22769-1.
- ^ Who's who in Nigeria. Newswatch. 1990. ISBN 978-978-2704-12-2.
- ^ State (Nigeria), Borno (2001). Approved Budget of the Government of Borno State of Nigeria. Government Printer.