Mopa-Muro
Mopa-Amuro | |
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Interactive map of Mopa-Amuro | |
  Mopa-Amuro Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 8°05′50″N 5°53′45″E / 8.09722°N 5.89583°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kogi State |
| Headquarter | Mopa |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Ademola Bello |
| Area | |
• Total | 901 km2 (348 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 100,037 |
| • Density | 111/km2 (288/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 261 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KO.MM |
Mopa-Muro is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Mopa on the A123 highway.
It has an area of 901 km2 (348 sq mi) and a population of 59100 at the 2016 census.
The postal code of the area is 261.[1]
Climate condition
Mopa-Muro is located in Kogi’s humid tropical belt and experiences a long wet season with substantial monthly rainfall from April through October and a hot, drier period from November to March. Typical annual temperature ranges are warm throughout the year, with high humidity during the rainy months.[2]
Economy
Mopa Moro LGA has a variety of mineral reserves, including mica, talc, and limestone. Along with its rich agricultural history, the LGA is well-known for producing a variety of crops, including vegetables, melon, cassava, and yam. Mopa Moro LGA experiences a growth in trade due to the presence of multiple markets that facilitate the interchange of a wide range of goods and services.[3]
References
- ↑ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
- ↑ "Mopa Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ↑ "Mopa-Muro Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
State capital: Lokoja | ||
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