Ngaski
local government area in Nigeria
Ngaski is a Local Government Area in Kebbi State, Nigeria, on the shores of Kainji Lake. Its headquarters are in the town of Wara.
It has an area of 3,633 km2 and a population of 126,102 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 870.
Climate
Ngaski, located near Kainji Lake, experiences a warm tropical climate with slightly higher humidity compared to inland LGAs. Rainfall occurs mainly from June to September, while the dry season remains hot and dominated by Harmattan winds.
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Chronology, provenance and viewpoint should be read together before a broad social or political interpretation is accepted. The source revision retrieved here is dated Jul 24, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q7022112. Authority coordinates are 10.407, 4.718. 1 of 1 selected statements include explicit references; 0 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank. The first chronological checks are 2006.
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