Salka, Niger State
Salka | |
|---|---|
Town | |
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  Salka Location within Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 10°18′48″N 04°58′22″E / 10.31333°N 4.97278°E[1] | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Niger State |
| LGA | Magama |
| Elevation | 302 m (991 ft) |
| Population (JRC[2]) | |
• Total | 46,143 |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (WAT) |
| Climate | Aw |
Salka is a town in Magama Local Government Area, Niger State, Middle Belt, Nigeria.[1] The postal code of the area is 923.[3]
Demographics
People
The Ashingini (Kambari) people are the indigenous people of the town of Salka.[4]
Language
The Tsishingini language, belonging to the Shingini or Kambari languages is most widely spoken.[5]
Population
The area has a population of 46,143 people.[2]
Geography
The area has an altitude of about 302 metres[6]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Salka, Magama, Niger State, Nigeria". Retrieved June 14, 2026.
- 1 2 "Salka, Niger, Nigeria". City-Facts. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Post Offices - with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on October 7, 2009. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
- ↑ Dipo, Laleye (October 20, 2022). "Fulani/Kambari Clash in Niger Community Claims Two Lives". This Day. Minna. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Kambari Language Project". Kambari Language Project. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Salka on the map of Nigeria, location on the map, exact time". Maptons.com. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
External links
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