Tambuwal (also known as Tambawal and Tambawel) is a town and Local Government Area on the A1 highway in Sokoto State, Nigeria.
It has an area of 1,717 km and a population of 224,931 at the 2006 census.HASC, population, area and Headquarters Statoids
The postal code of the area is 850.
History Tambuwal was founded by Muhammad Bukhari, a noted poet who was the son of Usman dan Fodio. He was the fief's first emir, and all its subsequent rulers descend from him.
The current Sarkin Tambuwal is Alhaji Ahmed Dahiru Tambuwal, 18th Sarkin Tambuwal.
Climate There is a wet season that is hot and oppressive and a dry season that is hot and partly cloudy throughout the year.
Temperature The rising temperatures, heat waves, and extreme weather events that characterise Tambuwal's climate have an impact on social viability and affect different regions differently, emphasising the need for adaptation strategies.
References