Yamaltu/Deba

Yamaltu/Deba
LGA and town
Interactive map of Yamaltu/Deba
Yamaltu/Deba
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 10°13′N 11°23′E / 10.217°N 11.383°E / 10.217; 11.383
Country Nigeria
StateGombe State
Area
 • Total
1,981 km2 (765 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
 • Total
255,248
 • Density128.8/km2 (333.7/sq mi)
 • Ethnicities
Tera and Fulani
 • Religion
Islam and Christianity
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
761
ISO 3166 codeNG.GO.YD

Yamaltu/DebaListenⓘ is a Local Government Area of Gombe State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Deba (or Deba Habe), at the southeastern part of the state capital, Gombe.[1]

It is inhabited by mainly Tera and Fulani people.[2]

The postal code of the area is 761.[3]

History

Deba's history began in 1375 AD with the appointment of the first Kuji Sovereign Chief. Pre-Mishelku, Mishelku, Fulani Jihad, Colonial, and Post-Independence periods make up Deba's history. The Local Government was already in place before Gombe State was established, but it later became a Local Government inside Gombe State.[4]

The headquarters of the LGA are in the town of Deba and the LGA is bordered by parts of Borno and Yobe states.[5]

Yamaltu /Deba has population of 255,248.[6] according to 2006 census.

Geography

Yamaltu/Deba LGA has a total area of 1,981 square kilometres or 765 square miles with an average temperature of 31 degrees Celsius or 88 degrees Fahrenheit. The LGA is home to a portion of the well-known Lake Dadin Kowa, as well as the Kilang Hills and Bima Rock.[7]

Economy

The Yamaltu/Deba LGA is home to a number of markets, including the Kwodom market, where a wide range of goods are bought and sold. Residents of Yamaltu/Deba LGA also make farming a significant part of their lives by growing crops like rice, brown beans, millet, onions, and sorghum there. In the Yamaltu/Deba LGA, additional businesses include fishing, leatherworking, farming, and crafting.[7][8]

Wards

List of wards in Yamaltu/Deba.[9][10]

  • Deba
  • Difa / Lubo / Kinafa
  • Gwani / Shinga / Wade
  • Hinna
  • Jagali North
  • Jagali South
  • Kanawa / Wajari
  • Kuri /lano / Lambam
  • Kwadon / Liji / Kurba
  • Nono / Kunwal / W. Birdeka

Healthcare

Healthcare in Yamaltu include [1]

  1. Dasa Health Clinic
  2. Jagali Health Clinic
  3. Jauro Gotel Health Clinic
  4. Jauro Musa Kadi Health Post
  5. Maikaho Primary Health Centre
  6. Tsandon Dan Dela Health Post

Localities

Area, Towns and Villages in Yelmatu/Deba.[11][12]

Deba

  • Baltongo
  • Baure
  • Boltongoyel
  • Dangar
  • Dumbu
  • Jannawo
  • Kakkau
  • Kanawa
  • Kunnuwal
  • Kuri
  • Lambam
  • Lano
  • Nasarawo
  • Nono
  • Nono M. Isa
  • Poli
  • Saruje
  • W. Birdeka
  • Wajari Jodoma
  • Wudil
  • Yelwa Kuri
  • Zagaina
  • Zamfarawa

Jara Area

  • Dahirma
  • DasaNahuta
  • Garin Nabawa
  • Jagali
  • Jarawa
  • Jauro Gotel
  • Jigawa
  • Kadi
  • Kurjale
  • Maikaho
  • Pata
  • Tashar Kuka
  • Tsandom Dele
  • Tudun Wada

Yelmatul Area

  • Beguwa
  • Datum
  • Difa
  • Gadawo
  • Garin Kudi
  • Gwani
  • Hinna
  • Kalo
  • Kulau
  • Kunji Kwadon
  • Kurba
  • Kwadon
  • Kwali
  • Laleko
  • Liji
  • Lubo
  • Ruwa Biri
  • Ruwan Biri
  • Sabon Gari bk
  • Shinga
  • Shuwari
  • Tsando
  • Wade
  • Zambuk
  • Dadin kowa

Notable people

Religion

Residents of the LGA are mostly Muslims with Christians as a minority.

Schools in Deba include

  • Asas Primary school of JIBWIS.[13]
  • Model Primary School, Deba.[14]
  • Government Day Junior Secondary School Deba Central.[15]
  • Government Comprehensive Secondary School.[16]
  • GSTC Deba.[17]
  • Amtas Community Secondary School.[18]


See also

References

  1. ^ Daniels, Ajiri (8 May 2023). "We're in support of Goje, others expulsion - Gombe State APC executives". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  2. ^ Nigeria, Media (27 April 2022). "History Of Yamaltu/Deba LGA, Gombe State". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
  4. ^ "HISTORY OF DEBA – Wap Forum". 15 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Yalmaltu / Deba Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  6. ^ places (1 January 1970). "Towns & Villages in Yamaltu/Deba « Gombe State « Nigeria". Towns & Villages. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Yalmaltu / Deba Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
  8. ^ "Deba Habe | Niger Delta, Oil Industry & Rivers | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  9. ^ "YALMALTU DEBA ward New and exsiting [sic] polling unit - eduweb". 4 February 2023. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
  10. ^ Nigeria, Media (24 April 2018). "Yamaltu/Deba L.G.A Polling Units/Wards". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
  11. ^ Nigeria, Media (19 April 2018). "List Of Towns And Villages In Yamaltu/Deba L.G.A, Gombe State". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
  12. ^ "List of Towns and Villages in Yamaltu/Delta LGA". Nigeria Zip Codes. 11 March 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
  13. ^ "ASAS PRIMARY SCHOOL OF JIBWIS Deba Habe - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
  14. ^ "Model Primary School, Deba Deba Habe - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
  15. ^ "GDJSS Deba Central Deba Habe - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
  16. ^ "Government Comprehensive Secondary school Deba Habe - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
  17. ^ "GSTC Deba Deba Habe - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
  18. ^ "Amtas community secondary school Deba Habe - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
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